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#1

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

Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Each year, Eastern University awards about 44 degrees to students studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$49,376

#2

#2 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

6

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#3

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

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

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.

North Carolina grants the most Doctors degree professional practices in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 6 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 50% percent of their classmates to be women and 50% 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.

Popularity of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Pastoral Studies/Counseling, include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary and Counselors, 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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors.

  1. #1 Clergy

Student Demographics

Total Students
12
Female Students
6 (50%)
Male Students
6 (50%)

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