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2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Tennessee

3 Colleges
$26,666 Avg Salary
$30,001 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries School for You

With 146 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries is the #84 most popular major in Tennessee.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges.

Top Tennessee Schools in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Johnson University the best school in Tennessee for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.

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#2

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lipscomb University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Tennessee list. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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#3

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

The excellent programs at Lee University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Pastoral Counseling majors at Lee University take out an average of $30,001 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.

Full Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries at Lee University Report

Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 48
Virginia 167
North Carolina 70
Florida 41
Kentucky 86
South Carolina 23
Louisiana 78
Arkansas 20
Alabama 32
Mississippi 0

One of 7 majors within the area of study, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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