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#1

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

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,010–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$52,073
#2

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

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,010–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$52,143
#3

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

McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#4

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

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#5

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

University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Mundelein, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
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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.

Oregon grants the most Doctors degree others in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 33 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 38% percent of their classmates to be women and 62% 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 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary and Religious Workers, All Other, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are jobs that pay more, like Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. 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
53
Female Students
20 (37%)
Male Students
33 (62%)

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