Doctor’s Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 245 people earned their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. This earns it the #74 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pastoral counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,227 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 245 |
| Graduate Certificate | 216 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling is $74,619. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $74,619 and the high is $74,619.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pastoral counseling students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. About 68.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 168 |
| Women | 77 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 129 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pastoral counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pastoral counseling students seekinga doctor's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from SBTS. Data shows that SBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
George Fox University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from GFU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. George Fox University pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The Master's University and Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from The Master's University. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at The Master's University and Seminary make a median salary of 74,619.
McCormick Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from McCormick Theological Seminary. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that McCormick Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Northern Seminary. Data shows that Northern Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Trinity International University - Illinois comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from TIU Illinois. Data shows that TIU Illinois graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Of these students, 86% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bakke Graduate University. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from BGU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that BGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. Westminster Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Catholic Theological Union. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago make a median salary of 74,619.
The 11th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from CCCTS. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary make a median salary of 74,619.
Fordham University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Fordham U. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fordham University pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Neumann University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Neumann. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Neumann graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Chicago Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Chicago Theological Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that Chicago Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from HUC - JIR. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Eastern University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from EU. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that EU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Abilene Christian University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Abilene Christian. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Abilene Christian graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Amridge University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Amridge. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Amridge University make a median salary of 74,619.
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from LSTC. Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
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| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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