Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

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#1

#1 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient 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

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$25,380

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#2

#2 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient 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

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Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$24,662

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling programs prepare individuals, including but not limited to, ordained clergy and other counseling professionals to respond to the emotional and/or spiritual needs of patients and families in health care emergencies and other situations, and to consult with and counsel other health care professionals. Includes instruction in advanced interpersonal communication; individual and small group counseling; interdisciplinary teamwork; crisis management; extended care relationships; self-analysis; medical ethics; pastoral care art; spiritual dimensions of human growth and health; counseling psychology and therapy; and applications to grief, death, emotional collapse, injury, individual/family adjustment, and chronic illness situations.

While Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling offers degrees up to the Bachelors degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students study Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Florida. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling is $37,200.

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

Some of the highest paying jobs for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling majors include Clergy, Marriage and Family Therapists and Directors, Religious Activities and Education. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling can prepare you for are Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Clergy and Counselors, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

  1. #2 Clergy

Student Demographics

Total Students
5
Female Students
4 (80%)
Male Students
1 (20%)

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