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Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

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#1 #1 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL Trinity International University-Illinois is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $16,703 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 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Est. Net Price * $16,324 Median Starting Salary $60,442
#3 #3 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Regent University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,341 Median Starting Salary $57,307
#4 #4 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $43,943 Median Starting Salary $63,044
#5 #5 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Moravian University is a fairly selective school. The school receives roughly 3,300 applications every... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Est. Net Price * $31,168 Median Starting Salary $61,875
#6 #6 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Generally, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,415 Median Starting Salary $60,470
#7 #7 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#8 #8 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Houston Baptist University Houston, TX Houston Baptist University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 10,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,515 Median Starting Salary $57,753
#9 #9 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Faulkner University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,050 Median Starting Salary $55,440
#10 #10 Best College for Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling in the U.S. Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO Spurgeon College is a non selective school. They receive about 110 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Est. Net Price * $23,318 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#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 Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 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 In general, Criswell College is a non selective school. They receive about 30 applications each year from... Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,652 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 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 Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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.

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

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.

91%

19

950–1,150

$16,703

$59,292

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

80%

16

1,000–1,210

$16,324

$60,442

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

32%

20

1,030–1,240

$17,341

$57,307

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

54%

9

1,340–1,480

$43,943

$63,044

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

67%

7

1,070–1,260

$31,168

$61,875

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

97%

4

1,020–1,220

$21,415

$60,470

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

91%

6

1,040–1,300

$21,294

$58,841

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

84%

3

1,070–1,240

$19,515

$57,753

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

82%

3

940–1,180

$20,050

$55,440

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

94%

4

1,040–1,190

$23,318

$59,213

#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.

67%

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$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.