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2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges
$35,467 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries School for You

In 2020-2021, 123 degrees and certificates were awarded to pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #105 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.

The Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

#1

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Our analysis found Crown College to be the best school for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, pastoral counseling graduates from Crown take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great place for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Central University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Minnesota list. North Central University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

While working on their degree, pastoral counseling majors at North Central University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#5

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Out of the 5 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin Luther College landed the # 5 spot on the list. MLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Ulm.

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Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 148
Kansas 15
Iowa 9
Nebraska 4
South Dakota 11

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 5 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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