Master’s Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
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Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,191 students earned their master's degree in pastoral counseling. This earns it the #101 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 1,191 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 254 |
| Graduate Certificate | 179 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pastoral counseling is $39,246. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,459 to a high of $43,403.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pastoral counseling students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pastoral counseling. About 53.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 557 |
| Women | 634 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
| White | 635 |
| International Students | 90 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 94 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pastoral counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Andrews University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. The pastoral counseling program at Andrews University awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from NOBTS. Of these students, 37% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pastoral counseling program at Dallas Theological Seminary awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to pastoral counseling majors at Westminster Theological Seminary. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 48% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. The pastoral counseling program at The Master's University and Seminary awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from DBU. About 73% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. The pastoral counseling program at Loyola University Chicago awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of St. Thomas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. The pastoral counseling program at University of St. Thomas awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lancaster Bible College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. The pastoral counseling program at Lancaster Bible College awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Bethel University Minnesota. About 78% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Olivet Nazarene University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,190 per year. The pastoral counseling program at Olivet Nazarene University awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Luther Rice. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. 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. The pastoral counseling program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Fordham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The pastoral counseling program at Fordham University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
World Mission University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,040 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to pastoral counseling majors at World Mission University. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Seminary of the Southwest. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,054 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Grace College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Seattle University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. The pastoral counseling program at Seattle University awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bethel Seminary - San Diego is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The pastoral counseling program at Bethel Seminary - San Diego awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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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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