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#1 #1 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, Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 28 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,260 Median Starting Salary $59,292
#2 #2 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 40 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 950–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,395 Median Starting Salary $60,442
#3 #3 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 113 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,314 Median Starting Salary $57,307
#4 #4 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Moravian University Bethlehem, PA At Moravian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $30,720 Median Starting Salary $61,875
#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 229 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $45,368 Median Starting Salary $63,044
#6 #6 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Est. Net Price * $22,872 Median Starting Salary $60,470
#7 #7 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#8 #8 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Houston Baptist University Houston, TX At Houston Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,530 Median Starting Salary $57,753
#9 #9 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient 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, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 36 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Est. Net Price * $25,380 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Every year, Faulkner University awards around 102 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $19,908 Median Starting Salary $55,440
#11 #11 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 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, Religious Education, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Trinity International University-Florida grants 8 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,455 Median Starting Salary $59,930
#13 #13 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 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 Bible/Biblical Studies, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, and Church Planting. In fact, Criswell College awards 13 degrees per year to graduating Bible/Biblical Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,150 Est. Net Price * $11,464 Median Starting Salary $59,932
#15 #15 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 -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,662 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 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 Doctors degree research scholarship, 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.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling majors include Clergy, Marriage and Family Therapists 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

175

Female Students

123 (70%)

Male Students

52 (29%)

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Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

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

93%

19

950–1,150

$21,260

$59,292

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

77%

16

950–1,240

$11,395

$60,442

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

41%

20

1,060–1,250

$18,314

$57,307

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

54%

7

1,070–1,240

$30,720

$61,875

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

56%

9

1,350–1,490

$45,368

$63,044

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

95%

4

1,080–1,260

$22,872

$60,470

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

93%

6

1,040–1,280

$22,852

$58,841

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

85%

3

980–1,220

$20,530

$57,753

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

94%

4

1,040–1,190

$25,380

$59,213

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

66%

3

930–1,140

$19,908

$55,440

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

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

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$5,455

$59,930

#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.