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2023 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in North Carolina

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Finding the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries School for You

Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries is the #166 most popular major in North Carolina with 70 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 .

Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in North Carolina for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wake Forest.

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The excellent programs at Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Charlotte, CCCTS is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

Out of the 8 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Gardner - Webb University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Boiling Springs.

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#4

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mid-Atlantic Christian University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Elizabeth City, Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Grace College of Divinity

Fayetteville, NC

The excellent programs at Grace College of Divinity helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries schools in North Carolina. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, Grace College of Divinity is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Hickory, Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the rural area of Wendell, Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Carolina Christian College

Winston Salem, NC

Carolina Christian College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs. Carolina Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston Salem.

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Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 48
Virginia 167
Florida 41
Tennessee 146
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.

Majors Similar to Pastoral Counseling

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 8 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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