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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 167 students earned their Pastoral Counseling degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Pastoral Specialized Ministries is the 106th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors in Virginia

Pastoral Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 74
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 74
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a pastoral counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pastoral counseling majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 24.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Grads in Virginia

There are 2,800 people in the state and 104,220 people in the nation working in pastoral counseling jobs.

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Wages for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Jobs in Virginia

Pastoral Counseling grads earn an average of $43,640 in the state and $46,980 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer pastoral counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $33,492.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

#3

Bethel University

Hampton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
35 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,744 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Veritas Baptist College

Fredericksburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
216 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,366. 24% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Careers in VA

Some of the careers pastoral counseling majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Religious Activities and Education Directors 19% $46,600
Clergy 17% $38,990
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Religious Workers 9% $29,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pastoral counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,985
Biblical Studies 233
Sacred Music 134
Religious Education 63
Other Theology & Religion 10

View all majors related to Pastoral Specialized Ministries

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