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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Doctor's Degree

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Doctor’s Degrees

There are 217 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.8% of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates were international students.

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 1,047
Master’s Degree 1,748
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 133

Earnings of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’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)

The data on debt ranges for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. About 73.1% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 182
Women 67
Gender Diversity of Doctor's Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 125 50.2%
Asian 20 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10 4.0%
Black or African American 56 22.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.4%
Two or More Races 2 0.8%
Race Unknown 13 5.2%
International Students 22 8.8%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Doctor's Degree Students

This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.8% of graduates are in this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 278 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 167 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 157 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Redeemers University North America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 119 doctor'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.

Ozark Christian College is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 101 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Westminster Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Loyola University Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor'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.

#13

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor'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.

Dallas Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 56 doctor'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.

#15

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

Nelson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 54 doctor'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.

#16

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX

University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 47 doctor'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.

Grace Christian University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Dallas Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Maranatha Baptist University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor'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.

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

Below are some popular majors similar to Pastoral Specialized Ministries that also offer doctor’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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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