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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 90 students earned their Pastoral Counseling degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Pastoral Specialized Ministries is the 104th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors in Massachusetts

Pastoral Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a pastoral counseling major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pastoral counseling majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.9%
  • White: 17.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 20.0%
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Jobs for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Grads in Massachusetts

There are 1,430 people in the state and 104,220 people in the nation working in pastoral counseling jobs.

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Wages for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Jobs in Massachusetts

Pastoral Counseling grads earn an average of $60,600 in the state and $46,980 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer pastoral counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#3

Merrimack College

North Andover
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Merrimack will pay a net price of $34,367.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Careers in MA

Some of the careers pastoral counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Clergy 17% $59,620
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Religious Activities and Education Directors 8% $42,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pastoral counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 582
Biblical Studies 35
Religious Education 17
Missionary Studies 4
Sacred Music 3
Other Theology & Religion 2

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