Lay Ministry Schools in Pennsylvania

101 students earned Lay Ministry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Lay Ministry is the 162nd most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors in Pennsylvania

Lay Ministry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	100
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a lay ministry major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of lay ministry majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

• Asian: 21.8%
• Black or African American: 3.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
• White: 60.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
• Other Races: 9.9%

Jobs for Lay Ministry Grads in Pennsylvania

2,130 people in the state and 30,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to lay ministry.

Wages for Lay Ministry Jobs in Pennsylvania

Lay Ministry grads earn an average of $40,980 in the state and $35,860 nationwide.

Most Popular Lay Ministry Programs in PA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Lay Ministry Careers in PA

Some of the careers lay ministry majors go into include:

Job Title	PA Job Growth	PA Median Salary
Religious Workers	3%	$25,000
Religious Activities and Education Directors	3%	$33,760

Related Majors in Pennsylvania

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to lay ministry.

Major	Annual Graduates in PA
Pastoral Counseling	40
Other Pastoral Ministries	24
	1

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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