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#1

#1 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Each year, North Central University grants about 21 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$53,236

#2

#2 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, OH

At Valor Christian College, only one major is offered: Theology and Religious Vocations, Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#3

#3 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

Pacific Bible College
Medford, OR

At Pacific Bible College, only one major is offered: Bible/Biblical Studies. On average, 2 students are awarded a degree in Bible/Biblical Studies every year. view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#4

#4 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa
Rio Piedras, PR

At Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa, only two majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$47,232

#5

#5 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN

At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work. In fact, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global grants 185 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,515

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About Pastoral Studies/Counseling

A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.

Ohio grants the most Associates degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 38 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 46% percent of their classmates to be women and 54% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Studies/Counseling is $32,900.

Popularity of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Pastoral Studies/Counseling, include Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other and Religious Workers, All Other, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are jobs that pay more, like Clergy. the most in-demand position for Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors is Clergy.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors.

  1. #1 Clergy

Student Demographics

Total Students
91
Female Students
42 (46%)
Male Students
49 (53%)

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