Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Any instructional program in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 36
- Annual completions
- 207
- 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.
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 |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson University | Waxahachie, TX | 0 | 52 | 52 |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | 9 | 35 | 44 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque, IA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion, IN | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| North Central University | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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