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#1 #1 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA At Life Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences. In fact, Life Pacific University awards 32 degrees annually to graduating Pastoral Studies/Counseling students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,346
#2 #2 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 107 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,707
#3 #3 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,927
#4 #4 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Calvary University Kansas City, MO At Calvary University, the most popular majors students pursue are Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Business Administration and Management, General, and Theology/Theological Studies. In fact, Calvary University awards 11 degrees annually to graduating Pastoral Studies/Counseling students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 870–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,313
#5 #5 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA At the University of Valley Forge, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,250
#6 #6 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. The King's University Southlake, TX At The King's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Theology/Theological Studies. In fact, The King's University grants 14 degrees per year to Theology and Religious Vocations, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 870–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#7 #7 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. North Central University Minneapolis, MN Each year, North Central University grants about 25 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,236
#8 #8 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK At Oral Roberts University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oral Roberts University awards 42 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,719
#9 #9 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,885
#10 #10 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA At Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Communication and Media Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,728
#11 #11 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#12 #12 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Each year, Ozark Christian College grants around 47 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Youth Ministry, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,021
#13 #13 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA At The Master's University and Seminary, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Theology/Theological Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#14 #14 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 39 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,017
#15 #15 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 14 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,275
#16 #16 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Welch College Gallatin, TN At Welch College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,125
#17 #17 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX At Arlington Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling. In fact, Arlington Baptist University awards 8 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,430
#18 #18 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Mission University Springfield, MO At Mission University, the three most popular college majors students study are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. In fact, Mission University awards 13 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,993
#19 #19 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Each year, Emmanuel University grants around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,147
#20 #20 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#21 #21 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Every year, Central Christian College of the Bible grants about 16 degrees to students majoring in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,169
#22 #22 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Every year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards about 152 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Clinical Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#23 #23 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Every year, Southern Nazarene University grants about 80 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,493
#24 #24 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI At Pacific Rim Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Other, and Christian Studies. In fact, Pacific Rim Christian University grants 10 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#25 #25 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $50,401
#26 #26 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Bushnell University Eugene, OR At Bushnell University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General. In fact, Bushnell University awards 19 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,040 Median Starting Salary $51,106
#27 #27 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,966
#28 #28 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 78 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,365
#29 #29 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 362 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,172
#30 #30 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Manna University Fayetteville, NC Every year, Manna University grants about 10 degrees to those majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Christian Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#31 #31 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Counseling Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Religious Education, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,927
#32 #32 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Malone University Canton, OH At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology. In fact, Malone University grants 21 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,165
#33 #33 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,924
#34 #34 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 33 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Counseling Psychology, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,451
#35 #35 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Annually, Southwestern Assemblies of God University awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,559
#36 #36 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Annually, Southwestern College awards about 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,194
#37 #37 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Union Bible College Westfield, IN At Union Bible College, only three majors are offered: Religious/Sacred Music, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Youth Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,411
#38 #38 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Randall University Moore, OK Every year, Randall University grants about 22 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,539
#39 #39 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX At Dallas Christian College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Dallas Christian College grants 16 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,757
#40 #40 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO At Spurgeon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 37 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#41 #41 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. World Mission University Los Angeles, CA At World Mission University, the most popular majors students pursue are Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Social Work, and Bible/Biblical Studies. In fact, World Mission University grants 19 degrees annually to graduating Pastoral Studies/Counseling students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#42 #42 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, PR At Universidad Teologica del Caribe, only three majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Religious Education, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#43 #43 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR Annually, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa awards around 6 degrees to students studying Pastoral Studies/Counseling, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Religious Education, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,232
#44 #44 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Family of Faith Christian University Shawnee, OK At Family of Faith Christian University, only one major is offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 650–730 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#45 #45 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Deerfield Beach, FL Every year, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary grants around 5 degrees to students majoring in Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#46 #46 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC At Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary, only three majors are offered: Urban Ministry, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
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About Pastoral Studies/Counseling

A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.

California grants the most Bachelors degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 70 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 42% percent of their classmates to be women and 58% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Studies/Counseling is $32,900.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Pastoral Studies/Counseling, include Directors, Religious Activities and Education and Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are jobs that pay more, like Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors is Clergy.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

375

Female Students

158 (42%)

Male Students

217 (57%)

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#1 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

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930–1,180

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#2 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

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$49,707

#3 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

71%

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#5 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

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970–1,180

$53,236

#8 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

99%

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$49,719

#9 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

99%

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1,040–1,340

$47,885

#10 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

95%

11

1,010–1,220

$51,728

#11 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

65%

11

940–1,200

$51,120

#12 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

98%

8

1,040–1,280

$52,021

#13 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

76%

8

1,010–1,210

$52,882

#14 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

74%

7

1,120–1,360

$54,017

#15 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

71%

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$51,275

#16 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

58%

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