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#1 #1 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA Neumann University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 3,500 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $28,707 Median Starting Salary $53,346
#2 #2 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Gardner-Webb University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $22,339 Median Starting Salary $49,094
#3 #3 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL Trinity International University-Illinois is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $16,703 Median Starting Salary $50,550
#4 #4 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master's University and Seminary is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Est. Net Price * $30,783 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#5 #5 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR In general, George Fox University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,060–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,840 Median Starting Salary $52,073
#6 #6 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $14,845 Median Starting Salary $52,555
#7 #7 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. RCCGNA Seminary Greenville, TX Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $0
#8 #8 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, GA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#9 #9 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Est. Net Price * $17,299 Median Starting Salary $52,143
#10 #10 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Amridge University Montgomery, AL Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 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 28 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 Masters 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

20 (25%)

Male Students

59 (74%)

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Pastoral Studies/Counseling

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

85%

1

910–1,100

$28,707

$53,346

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

75%

1

1,040–1,210

$22,339

$49,094

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

91%

13

950–1,150

$16,703

$50,550

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

78%

18

1,020–1,260

$30,783

$52,882

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

92%

28

1,060–1,300

$28,840

$52,073

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

52%

2

940–1,160

$14,845

$52,555

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

96%

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

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$50,472

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

87%

3

1,030–1,200

$17,299

$52,143

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

71%

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