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Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Texas

2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Texas

6 Colleges
$30,790 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries School for You

In 2020-2021, 346 degrees and certificates were awarded to pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #123 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Texas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for pastoral counseling majors pursuing a .

Top Texas Schools in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

#1

The King's University

Southlake, TX

Our 2023 rankings named The King’s University the best school in Texas for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, TX

The excellent programs at Brite Divinity School helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries schools in Texas. Brite Divinity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Texas list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Pastoral Counseling majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $269.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Texas list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.

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Out of the 6 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Dallas Baptist University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Hardin - Simmons University did quite well on this year’s best schools for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 9
Oklahoma 32
New Mexico 0

Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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 6 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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