Pastoral Specialized Ministries Associate Degrees
There are 217 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,230 students earned theirPastoral Specialized Ministries majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pastoral Specialized Ministries at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 66 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 177 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,047 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,748 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 133 |
Earnings of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,962 |
| 4 years | $41,537 |
| 5 years | $44,763 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pastoral Specialized Ministries students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 24.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Pastoral Specialized Ministries students seeking a associate degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Redeemers University North America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ozark Christian College is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Westminster Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Calvin University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nelson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grace Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maranatha Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 1,323 |
| Lay Ministry | 732 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 678 |
| Youth Ministry | 327 |
| Women’s Ministry | 75 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pastoral Specialized Ministries that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
| Religious Education | 1,230 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.