Major · Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Any instructional program in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 37
- Annual completions
- 214
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $42k
About this major
Any instructional program in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries not listed above.
Section 3 · Careers
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors, religious activities and education | $55k | +2.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Community and social service specialists, all other | $55k | +4.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Religious workers, all other | $45k | +0.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Counselors, all other | $50k | +12.6% | Master's degree |
Section 4 · Earnings
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$42k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$36k
Bachelor's
$43k
Section 6 · Where to study
Top colleges for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | 24 | 50 | 74 |
| Nelson University | Waxahachie, TX | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| North Central University | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Campbellsville University | Campbellsville, KY | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Nazarene Bible College | Colorado Springs, CO | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster, PA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion, IN | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Section 7 · Explore sideways
Related majors to explore
Section 9 · Frequently asked
Common questions
What can I do with a Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Directors, religious activities and education, Community and social service specialists, all other, Religious workers, all other.
Is a Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
Both credentials exist. The associate's is typically faster and cheaper; the bachelor's unlocks higher-earning roles. See our earnings table above.
How many colleges offer Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other?
37 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 214 students a year combined.