Doctor’s Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
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Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 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 | 1,221 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 214 |
| Graduate Certificate | 213 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling is $66,736. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,736 to a high of $66,736.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling is $30,750. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,750.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. About 68.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 146 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 114 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
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. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from SBTS. Of these students, 4% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $38,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from GFU. About 46% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $31,950 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.
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 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
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 $32,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,880 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.
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, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. About 8% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 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.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Neumann University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Neumann.
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. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from HUC - JIR.
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 $40,300 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 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, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
Pastoral Counseling Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 132 | |
| 57 | |
| 18 | |
| 7 |
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*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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