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#1 #1 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#2 #2 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. In fact, Andrews University grants 81 degrees annually to graduating Divinity/Ministry students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,729
#3 #3 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $47,578
#4 #4 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA At Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Communication and Media Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,728
#5 #5 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Welch College Gallatin, TN At Welch College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,125
#6 #6 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,882
#7 #7 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#8 #8 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 40 degrees to those studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#9 #9 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $50,401
#10 #10 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 205 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#11 #11 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,796
#12 #12 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,903
#13 #13 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 14 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,275
#14 #14 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Mission University Springfield, MO At Mission University, the three most popular college majors students study are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. In fact, Mission University awards 13 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,993
#15 #15 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Calvary University Kansas City, MO At Calvary University, the most popular majors students pursue are Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Business Administration and Management, General, and Theology/Theological Studies. In fact, Calvary University awards 11 degrees annually to graduating Pastoral Studies/Counseling students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,313
#16 #16 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,674
#17 #17 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,446
#18 #18 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,036
#19 #19 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 10 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,346
#20 #20 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Counseling Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Religious Education, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,927
#21 #21 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,143
#22 #22 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Creighton University awards 265 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $55,388
#23 #23 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,994
#24 #24 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Huntington University Huntington, IN Annually, Huntington University grants around 26 degrees to students majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Occupational Therapist Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,551
#25 #25 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 11 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,094
#26 #26 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID Each year, Northwest Nazarene University grants about 56 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,634
#27 #27 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 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,073
#28 #28 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,300
#29 #29 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,426
#30 #30 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Every year, Cornerstone University grants around 46 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,340
#31 #31 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,924
#32 #32 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 107 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,707
#33 #33 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX At Hardin-Simmons University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,024
#34 #34 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT Annually, Holy Apostles College and Seminary awards around 22 degrees to those studying Philosophy, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Social Sciences, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, and Theology/Theological Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,494
#35 #35 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS At William Carey University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,625
#36 #36 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#37 #37 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Southern Adventist University grants 63 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,912
#38 #38 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO At Spurgeon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 37 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#39 #39 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Naropa University Boulder, CO Annually, Naropa University awards about 33 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Environmental Studies, and Art Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,284
#40 #40 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 58 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $52,771
#41 #41 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $48,118
#42 #42 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Every year, Faulkner University awards around 110 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $46,699
#43 #43 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam�n, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 30 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Psychology, General, and Natural Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,362
#44 #44 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 2 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,550
#45 #45 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA At Luther Rice College & Seminary, only one major is offered: Bible/Biblical Studies. Typically, 27 students are awarded a degree in Bible/Biblical Studies every year. view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,438
#46 #46 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#47 #47 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR Annually, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa awards around 6 degrees to students studying Pastoral Studies/Counseling, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Religious Education, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,232
#48 #48 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#49 #49 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Redeemers University North America Greenville, TX Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#50 #50 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC At Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary, only three majors are offered: Urban Ministry, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#51 #51 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#52 #52 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Academy for Jewish Religion California Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#53 #53 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southern California Seminary El Cajon, CA At Southern California Seminary, only one major is offered: Bible/Biblical Studies. On average, 4 students are awarded a degree in Bible/Biblical Studies annually. view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#54 #54 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Redding, CA At Shasta Bible College and Graduate School, only two majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#55 #55 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Family of Faith Christian University Shawnee, OK At Family of Faith Christian University, only one major is offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 650–730 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#56 #56 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. New York Theological Seminary New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#57 #57 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. New Brunswick Theological Seminary New Brunswick, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#58 #58 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#59 #59 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#60 #60 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#61 #61 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#62 #62 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest Austin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#63 #63 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
#64 #64 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Iliff School of Theology Denver, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#65 #65 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Methodist Theological School in Ohio Delaware, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 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.

Texas grants the most Masters degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 130 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 49% percent of their classmates to be women and 51% 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.

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Some top careers related to Pastoral Studies/Counseling, include Counselors, All Other and Directors, Religious Activities and Education, 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

Total Students

687

Female Students

335 (48%)

Male Students

352 (51%)

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

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