Pastoral Specialized Ministries Master’s Degrees
There are 217 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.0% 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 (this page) | 1,748 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 133 |
Earnings of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pastoral Specialized Ministries students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 51.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 598 |
| Women | 624 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 48.5% |
| Asian | 83 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 200 | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 13.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 73 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 85 | 7.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Specialized Ministries Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 167 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master'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.
Redeemers University North America is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ozark Christian College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master'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.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Westminster Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 101 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master'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.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 70 master'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.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 60 master'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.
Calvin University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nelson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 54 master'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.
Andrews University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maranatha Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master'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 Majors to Study
| 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 master’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.
- 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.
