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#1

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

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

90

SAT Score

1,060–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$24,874

Median Starting Salary

$50,729

#2

#2 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,080–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$22,872

Median Starting Salary

$51,728

#3

#3 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

24

SAT Score

980–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$23,364

Median Starting Salary

$48,636

#4

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

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,090–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$20,469

Median Starting Salary

$47,578

#5

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

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,200–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$37,592

Median Starting Salary

$50,401

#6

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

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Each year, Oakwood University awards around 34 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Social Work, and Theology/Theological Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

880–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$22,833

Median Starting Salary

$50,158

#7

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

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,320–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$54,471

Median Starting Salary

$50,446

#8

#8 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, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$19,214

Median Starting Salary

$52,125

#9

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

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,707

Median Starting Salary

$52,796

#10

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

Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia, GA

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,935

Median Starting Salary

$50,438

#11

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

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$30,375

Median Starting Salary

$53,882

#12

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

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Each year, Boston College awards around 302 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$32,590

Median Starting Salary

$54,544

#13

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

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Annually, Huntington University grants around 31 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$21,149

Median Starting Salary

$52,551

#14

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

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Every year, Southeastern University awards around 213 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$27,935

Median Starting Salary

$50,816

#15

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

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Grace College and Theological Seminary grants 29 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,680

Median Starting Salary

$52,903

#16

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

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$33,364

Median Starting Salary

$55,388

#17

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

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 214 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,230–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$31,551

Median Starting Salary

$57,994

#18

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

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Each year, Duquesne University grants around 257 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,180–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$35,125

Median Starting Salary

$55,143

#19

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

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 232 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$37,103

Median Starting Salary

$52,426

#20

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

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$30,510

Median Starting Salary

$52,036

#21

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

Neumann University
Aston, PA

At Neumann University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

910–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$29,298

Median Starting Salary

$53,346

#22

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

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$18,267

Median Starting Salary

$52,300

#23

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

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$26,001

Median Starting Salary

$51,275

#24

#24 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,273

Median Starting Salary

$51,120

#25

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

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Every year, Cornerstone University grants around 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,000–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$23,147

Median Starting Salary

$51,340

#26

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

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Community Psychology. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 96 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,040–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$24,035

Median Starting Salary

$49,094

#27

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

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Each year, Northwest Nazarene University grants about 42 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Christian Studies, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,060–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$27,291

Median Starting Salary

$50,634

#28

#28 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, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Arlington Baptist University awards 10 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$26,503

Median Starting Salary

$53,430

#29

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

Erskine College
Due West, SC

At Erskine College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,982

Median Starting Salary

$53,422

#30

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

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,222

Median Starting Salary

$49,062

#31

#31 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 Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Oral Roberts University awards 53 degrees every year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$24,347

Median Starting Salary

$49,719

#32

#32 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$12,860

Median Starting Salary

$49,313

#33

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

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL

Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 91 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

980–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$23,950

Median Starting Salary

$49,707

#34

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

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

At Hardin-Simmons University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$21,321

Median Starting Salary

$52,024

#35

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

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 28 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,260

Median Starting Salary

$50,550

#36

#36 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 118 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

910–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,246

Median Starting Salary

$48,924

#37

#37 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, Divinity/Ministry, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 36 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,040–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$25,380

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#38

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

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Annually, Crown College awards about 17 degrees to those studying Religious Education, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and International/Global Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$27,196

Median Starting Salary

$52,927

#39

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

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Every year, California Baptist University grants about 168 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$28,596

Median Starting Salary

$49,674

#40

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

Naropa University
Boulder, CO

Annually, Naropa University awards about 22 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Art Therapy/Therapist....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$31,491

Median Starting Salary

$48,284

#41

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

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Each year, La Sierra University grants around 53 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$28,076

Median Starting Salary

$50,643

#42

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

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 67 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

780–990

Est. Net Price *

$28,732

Median Starting Salary

$52,771

#43

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

Barry University
Miami, FL

At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

930–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$23,930

Median Starting Salary

$48,118

#44

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

RCCGNA Seminary
Greenville, TX

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$0

#45

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

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

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: Bible/Biblical Studies, Urban Ministry, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#47

#47 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 Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,607

Median Starting Salary

$47,232

#48

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

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#49

#49 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

5

SAT Score

650–730

Est. Net Price *

$11,252

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#50

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

Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Cleveland, TN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#51

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

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Redding, CA

At Shasta Bible College and Graduate School, only two majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$17,119

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#52

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

Amridge University
Montgomery, AL

At Amridge University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Amridge University grants 18 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#53

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

Academy for Jewish Religion-California
Los Angeles, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#54

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

Eden Theological Seminary
Webster Groves, MO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#55

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

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
Austin, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#56

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

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford, CT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#57

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

Iliff School of Theology
Denver, CO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#58

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

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Annually, Holy Apostles College and Seminary awards around 13 degrees to those studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Theology/Theological Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,073

Median Starting Salary

$48,494

#59

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

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#60

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

University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Mundelein, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#61

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

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#62

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

Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Delaware, OH

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#63

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

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

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Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#64

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

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA

Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 51 degrees to those studying Christian Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, General, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more

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Annual Degrees Awarded

2

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Est. Net Price *

$20,904

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.

Texas grants the most Masters degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 161 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 48% percent of their classmates to be women and 52% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Pastoral Studies/Counseling degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Pastoral Studies/Counseling, include Directors, Religious Activities and Education 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.

Student Demographics

Total Students
653
Female Students
316 (48%)
Male Students
337 (51%)

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