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#1 #1 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 and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,728
#2 #2 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, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#3 #3 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 Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,729
#4 #4 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 63 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#5 #5 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#6 #6 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,903
#7 #7 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,578
#8 #8 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,401
#9 #9 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, and Secondary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,993
#10 #10 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, Finance, and General. In fact, Loyola Marymount University awards 166 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,446
#11 #11 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 248 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#12 #12 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,313
#13 #13 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 185 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 870–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,674
#14 #14 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 15 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,275
#15 #15 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, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $52,036
#16 #16 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 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,882
#17 #17 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, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,796
#18 #18 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 Finance, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,994
#19 #19 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 104 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,707
#20 #20 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 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,360 Median Starting Salary $52,073
#21 #21 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 18 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Counseling Psychology, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,927
#22 #22 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, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 820–1,060 Median Starting Salary $53,346
#23 #23 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 16 degrees to students majoring in Natural Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,362
#24 #24 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Each year, Oakwood University awards around 21 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,158
#25 #25 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,912
#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....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,634
#27 #27 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,094
#28 #28 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 149 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,924
#29 #29 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Naropa University Boulder, CO Annually, Naropa University awards about 61 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Art Therapy/Therapist, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,284
#30 #30 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND Annually, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School awards around 7 degrees to students studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,135
#31 #31 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $48,118
#32 #32 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 50 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered......view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 780–990 Median Starting Salary $52,771
#33 #33 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Every year, Faulkner University awards around 99 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,080 Median Starting Salary $46,699
#34 #34 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR At Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa, only two majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,232
#35 #35 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA At Luther Rice College & Seminary, only two majors are offered: Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,438
#36 #36 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#37 #37 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#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, Divinity/Ministry, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 44 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#39 #39 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
#40 #40 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#41 #41 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#42 #42 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Family of Faith Christian University Shawnee, OK At Family of Faith Christian University, only two majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 650–730 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#43 #43 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 15 degrees to those studying Theology/Theological Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Philosophy, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,494
#44 #44 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#45 #45 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Academy for Jewish Religion California Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#46 #46 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. University of Saint Mary of the Lake Mundelein, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#47 #47 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#48 #48 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX At Arlington Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,430
#49 #49 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Grace Mission University Fullerton, CA At Grace Mission University, only one major is offered: Theology/Theological Studies. Typically, 11 students receive a degree in Theology/Theological Studies every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,865
#50 #50 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#51 #51 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Manna University Fayetteville, NC Every year, Manna University grants about 5 degrees to those majoring in Organizational Leadership, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Divinity/Ministry, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#52 #52 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#53 #53 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Iliff School of Theology Denver, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#54 #54 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
#55 #55 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. New Brunswick Theological Seminary New Brunswick, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#56 #56 Best College for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the U.S. Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN 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. Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 12 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 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.

Texas grants the most Masters degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling of all US states with 96 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Pastoral Studies/Counseling can expect about 46% percent of their classmates to be women and 54% 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

593

Female Students

274 (46%)

Male Students

319 (53%)

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

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1,070–1,280

$51,728

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

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$48,636

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

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

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

74%

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980–1,210

$51,120

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

82%

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1,030–1,230

$52,903

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

84%

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980–1,210

$47,578

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

75%

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1,160–1,370

$50,401

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

100%

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1,010–1,140

$52,993

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

48%

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1,270–1,430

$50,446

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

42%

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$50,816

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

72%

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950–1,180

$49,313

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

81%

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870–1,180

$49,674

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

89%

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1,080–1,280

$51,275

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

78%

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1,180–1,390

$52,036

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

89%

9

1,120–1,310