Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 217 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This degree is more popular with male students, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,230 people 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 | 177 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,047 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,748 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 133 |
Earnings of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 563 |
| Women | 484 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 749 | 71.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 20 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 167 bachelor's 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.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 157 bachelor's 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.
Redeemers University North America is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ozark Christian College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 101 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's 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.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 90 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 70 bachelor's 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.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Calvin University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nelson University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grace Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 46 bachelor's 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.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pastoral Specialized Ministries Concentrations
| 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 bachelor’s 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.