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#1 #1 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA At The Master's University and Seminary, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Theology/Theological Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#2 #2 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 Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,073
#3 #3 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA At Neumann University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,346
#4 #4 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 22 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,550
#5 #5 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Amridge University Montgomery, AL At Amridge University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General. In fact, Amridge University grants 16 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#6 #6 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,143
#7 #7 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Community Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 74 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,094
#8 #8 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Lisle, 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 research scholarships in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 49 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 25% percent of their classmates to be women and 75% 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 Counselors, 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.

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Student Demographics

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Female Students

24 (25%)

Male Students

71 (74%)

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

76%

22

1,010–1,210

$52,882

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

94%

49

1,060–1,340

$52,073

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

81%

7

850–1,100

$53,346

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

93%

8

990–1,210

$50,550

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

88%

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$50,472

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

97%

3

1,000–1,180

$52,143

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

87%

2

980–1,190

$49,094

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

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