Master’s Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Education Levels of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 672 people earned their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. This makes it the 198th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pastoral studies/counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 672 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 132 |
| Graduate Certificate | 120 |
Earnings of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pastoral studies/counseling majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pastoral studies/counseling majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 340 |
| Women | 332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral studies/counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
| White | 268 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Pastoral Studies/Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pastoral studies/counseling students seekinga master's degree is Andrews University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Andrews. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Dallas Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 74% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from NOBTS.
University of St. Thomas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from UST. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Loyola Chicago. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Bethel University Minnesota is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,981 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Bethel University Minnesota. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Luther Rice. Of these students, 50% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lancaster Bible College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,985 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Lancaster Bible College. Of these students, 19% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Seminary of the Southwest.
The 10th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seattle University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Seattle U. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from IWU. About 21% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Olivet Nazarene University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Olivet Nazarene.
Grace College and Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Grace College. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from SEU. Of these students, 74% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Loyola Marymount. About 47% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwest Nazarene University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,548 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,093 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from NNU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Amridge University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Amridge. Of these students, 83% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gardner - Webb University. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Gardner - Webb. About 36% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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