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2023 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor's Degree School for You

Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries is the #168 most popular major in the country with 3,116 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 158 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for pastoral counseling majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found Moody Bible Institute to be the most popular school for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 79 students majoring in pastoral counseling at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, 71% are male and 29% are female.

Pastoral Counseling majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School take out an average of $10,398 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lee University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 44% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 56% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, pastoral counseling graduates from Lee University carry an average student debt load of $30,012. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ozark Christian College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Joplin.

About 46% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 54% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular pastoral counseling and specialized ministries schools in the United States. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Waxahachie.

Of the 64 students majoring in pastoral counseling at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 52% are male and 48% are female.

The average amount in student loans that pastoral counseling majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,883. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $269.

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#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

Women make up 50% of the pastoral counseling majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, pastoral counseling majors at Regent accumulate an average of around $32,380 in student debt.

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#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 45 students majoring in pastoral counseling at Liberty University, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $521.

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Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. IWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marion.

Of the 38 students majoring in pastoral counseling at IWU, 53% are male and 47% are female.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $247.

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Grace Christian University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Wyoming, Grace is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in pastoral counseling at Grace, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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#8

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 36% of the pastoral counseling majors at the school.

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#10

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.

About 26% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 74% are male.

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#11

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

With a ranking of #11, Lancaster Bible College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

Of the 21 students majoring in pastoral counseling at Lancaster Bible College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#12

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN

North Central University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 19 students majoring in pastoral counseling at North Central University, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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#13

Taylor University

Upland, IN

Taylor University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs. Located in the distant town of Upland, Taylor U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 60% are male.

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#13

Gordon College

Wenham, MA

Gordon College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs. Located in the large suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 33% are male.

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Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in pastoral counseling at Grace College, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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Oral Roberts University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. ORU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Tulsa.

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With a ranking of #17, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students working on their bachelor’s degree. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest.

Of the 13 students majoring in pastoral counseling at SEBTS, 38% are male and 62% are female.

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#17

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO

Nazarene Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 62% of the pastoral counseling majors at the school.

On average, pastoral counseling graduates from Nazarene Bible College take out $38,299 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#19

Baptist Bible College

Springfield, MO

With a ranking of #19, Baptist Bible College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Springfield, Baptist Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#19

The King's University

Southlake, TX

With a ranking of #19, The King’s University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students working on their bachelor’s degree. TKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Southlake.

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#21

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

Johnson University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.

Women make up 45% of the pastoral counseling majors at the school.

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#21

Cairn University

Langhorne, PA

Cairn University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Cairn is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Langhorne.

About 45% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 55% are male.

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#21

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA

Geneva College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs. Located in the suburb of Beaver Falls, Geneva is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 45% are male.

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#21

Universidad Teologica del Caribe

Trujillo Alto, PR

Universidad Teologica del Caribe landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs. UTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Trujillo Alto.

About 45% of the students majoring in pastoral counseling at the school are women while 55% are male.

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Colorado Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 64% of the pastoral counseling majors at the school.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX
26 Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI
26 Columbia International University Columbia, SC
26 John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR
30 Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA
30 Arizona Christian University Phoenix, AZ
30 Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI
30 Bethel University - Mishawaka Mishawaka, IN
30 MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS
30 University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA
30 Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL
30 Southeastern University Lakeland, FL
30 World Mission University Los Angeles, CA

Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 25 schools only.

  • 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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