Pastoral Specialized Ministries Graduate Certificates
There are 217 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,230 degrees were awarded toPastoral 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 | 133 |
Earnings of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. About 52.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 122 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 25.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 16.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 278 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 157 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 119 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 104 graduate certificates 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.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 101 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 101 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate 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.
George Fox University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 70 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 60 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 56 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 56 graduate certificates 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.
Nelson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Andrews University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 46 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 44 graduate certificates 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.
Maranatha Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pastoral Specialized Ministries that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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.
