Urban Ministry
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to individuals and groups in urban communities. Includes instruction in bible study and theology, pastoral leadership and care, urban structure and context, inner city ministry, counseling ministries, family studies, homiletics, social ethics, and community organizing.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 29
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $42k
About this major
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to individuals and groups in urban communities. Includes instruction in bible study and theology, pastoral leadership and care, urban structure and context, inner city ministry, counseling ministries, family studies, homiletics, social ethics, and community organizing.
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 |
| Religious workers, all other | $45k | +0.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +0.7% | Doctoral or professional 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 Urban Ministry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | Jackson, TN | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Drury University | Springfield, MO | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | Winona Lake, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson University | Knoxville, TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rochester University | Rochester Hills, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro, KS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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