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#1 #1 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Lay Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,307
#2 #2 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient 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 15 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,292
#3 #3 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Criswell College Dallas, TX At Criswell College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, Bible/Biblical Studies, Philosophy, Politics, and and Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,932
#4 #4 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 48 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,442
#5 #5 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 262 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $63,044
#6 #6 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#7 #7 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient 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 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,470
#8 #8 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,753
#9 #9 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Trinity International University-Florida Miami, FL At Trinity International University-Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Florida grants 7 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,930
#11 #11 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Christian Theological Seminary Indianapolis, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Deerfield Beach, FL Every year, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary grants around 5 degrees to students majoring in Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,176
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About Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling programs prepare individuals, including but not limited to, ordained clergy and other counseling professionals to respond to the emotional and/or spiritual needs of patients and families in health care emergencies and other situations, and to consult with and counsel other health care professionals. Includes instruction in advanced interpersonal communication; individual and small group counseling; interdisciplinary teamwork; crisis management; extended care relationships; self-analysis; medical ethics; pastoral care art; spiritual dimensions of human growth and health; counseling psychology and therapy; and applications to grief, death, emotional collapse, injury, individual/family adjustment, and chronic illness situations.

While Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students study Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Massachusetts. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling is $37,200.

Popularity of Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling majors include Marriage and Family Therapists, Clergy and Directors, Religious Activities and Education. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling can prepare you for are Clergy, Marriage and Family Therapists and Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling majors.

#1 Clergy
#2 Marriage and Family Therapists
#3 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
#4 Counselors, All Other

Student Demographics

Total Students

160

Female Students

117 (73%)

Male Students

43 (26%)

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Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

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

52%

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1,000–1,250

$57,307

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

93%

15

990–1,210

$59,292

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

92%

2

1,090–1,150

$59,932

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

59%

17

1,000–1,210

$60,442

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

56%

8

1,350–1,490

$63,044

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

92%

3

1,040–1,310

$58,841

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

95%

3

1,010–1,220

$60,470

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

85%

2

990–1,190

$57,753

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

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$59,213

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

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$59,930

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

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$59,213

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

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$59,213

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

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$59,213

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

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

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$59,176

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Careers

Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers