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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 Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,020–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$52,882
#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.

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lisle, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#4

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

America Evangelical University
Gardena, CA

At America Evangelical University, only one major is offered: Theology/Theological Studies. Typically, 16 students receive a degree in Theology/Theological Studies annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$53,234
#5

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

Redeemers University North America
Greenville, TX

At Redeemers University North America, only one major is offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#6

#6 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 14 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#7

#7 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 Psychology, General, Religious Education, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 12 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

950–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$50,550
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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.

California grants the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 27 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 19% percent of their classmates to be women and 81% 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.

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
59
Female Students
11 (18%)
Male Students
48 (81%)

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