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Best Schools for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates earn a median of $43,430 within four years of graduating, ranking #261 out of 283 tracked majors — 31% below the median across all fields. There are 42 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 845 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Boise Bible College graduates earn $55,360 while Southeastern University graduates earn $30,430 — a $24,930 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates see an average 4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

42

Schools

$43,430

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#261

of 283 Majors

845

Graduates

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries by State

Also by state: Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee

Top Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Schools by Graduate Earnings

Boise Bible College

Boise, ID · Private

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $19,045 (16)

Acceptance: 96.4%

Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA · Private

2yr: $27,488 (46)

1yr: $25,871 (47)

Acceptance: 94.0%

Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Private

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $23,649 (18)

1yr: $30,712 (20)

Acceptance: 58.8%

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA · Private

2yr: $33,993 (24)

1yr: $26,506 (30)

Acceptance: 41.2%

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $16,786 (13)

Acceptance: 91.1%

Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA · Private

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 83.6%

Trinity Baptist College

Jacksonville, FL · Private

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $22,806 (11)

1yr: $25,314 (20)

Acceptance: 62.5%

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA · Private

2yr: $28,019 (12)

1yr: $27,163 (36)

Acceptance: 99.3%

Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private

2yr: $28,288 (89)

1yr: $26,666 (95)

Acceptance: 72.2%

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private

2yr: $25,194 (35)

1yr: $23,379 (45)

Acceptance: 82.2%

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, MI · Private

1yr: $28,984 (54)

Acceptance: 99.3%

Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private

29 grads · small sample

1yr: $22,522 (26)

Acceptance: 69.3%

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN · Private

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $18,771 (20)

1yr: $26,348 (20)

Acceptance: 80.8%

George Fox University

Newberg, OR · Private

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $27,476 (18)

1yr: $21,892 (19)

Acceptance: 96.4%

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL · Private

1yr: $29,204 (87)

Acceptance: 97.5%

Central Christian College of the Bible

Moberly, MO · Private

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $21,703 (25)

Acceptance: N/A

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN · Private

2yr: $32,284 (47)

1yr: $27,543 (38)

Acceptance: 90.8%

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA · Private

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $30,771 (32)

1yr: $30,735 (22)

Acceptance: 78.2%

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX · Private

2yr: $25,967 (30)

1yr: $25,842 (118)

Acceptance: 84.2%

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA · Private

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $24,615 (45)

1yr: $27,628 (28)

Acceptance: 95.2%

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $27,609 (21)

Acceptance: 73.2%

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI · Private

21 grads · small sample

1yr: $21,767 (24)

Acceptance: 37.3%

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI · Private

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 70.9%

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK · Private

17 grads · small sample

1yr: $23,399 (19)

Acceptance: 98.6%

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR · Private

22 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 67.6%

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $33,382 (17)

1yr: $32,524 (18)

Acceptance: 62.8%

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 74.3%

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA · Private

Acceptance: 64.7%

Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

Acceptance: 33.9%

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA · Private

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $29,279 (18)

Acceptance: 93.6%

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA · Private

22 grads · small sample

1yr: $21,255 (22)

Acceptance: N/A

University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private

18 grads · small sample

1yr: $30,460 (18)

Acceptance: 91.9%

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA · Private

Acceptance: 76.8%

Calvary University

Kansas City, MO · Private

Acceptance: 70.9%

Trinity College of Florida

Trinity, FL · Private

Acceptance: 96.3%

Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs, GA · Private

Acceptance: 53.4%

Oak Hills Christian College

Bemidji, MN · Private

Acceptance: N/A

Dallas Christian College

Dallas, TX · Private

Acceptance: 84.0%

Johnson University Florida

Kissimmee, FL · Private

Acceptance: 23.3%

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN · Private

Acceptance: 53.8%

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC · Private

Acceptance: 97.6%

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private

Acceptance: 76.1%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language $27,323 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management $27,317 Music $27,104 Religious/Sacred Music $27,022 Visual and Performing Arts, General $26,943 Anthropology $25,951

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries?

Boise Bible College ranks #1 for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries with median graduate earnings of $55,360 within four years of graduating. There are 42 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates earn?

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates earn an average of $43,430 within four years of graduating. This is 31% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $30,430 to $55,360 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries program?

The average acceptance rate across Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries programs is 76.3%. The most selective program is at Johnson University Florida with a 23.3% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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