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Pastoral Studies/Counseling Program 2023 Average Tuition Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of colleges offering Pastoral Studies/Counseling program is $22,737 for undergraduate programs and $15,520 for graduate programs.
The following table shows the average tuition & fees for Pastoral Studies/Counseling programs.
2022-2023 Average Tuition & Fees of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Program
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate-$22,737
Graduate-$15,520

What is Pastoral Studies/Counseling program?

A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry

Career and Salary after Completing Pastoral Studies/Counseling Program

Next jobs are possible careers after completing Pastoral Studies/Counseling major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2021) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of Clergy career is $57,230 and, for Religious Workers, All Other, the average annual income is $43,290.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2022)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Clergy$27.51$57,230
Religious Workers, All Other$20.81$43,290
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary-$88,260

Average Salary after Completing Pastoral Studies/Counseling Program

The following table shows the average earning of students three years after completing the Pastoral Studies/Counseling program by degree type. The average earning after graduation is $30,967 for bachelor's degree and $40,886 for master degree programs.
DegreeAverage EarningAverage Loan Debt
Associate's Degree$29,217$24,250
Bachelor's Degree$30,967$23,375
Master's Degree$40,886$47,674
Doctoral Degree$67,776$43,956
Graduate/Professional Certificate$62,169-

Major Programs in Pastoral Studies/Counseling Study Area

The following list shows sub-major areas of the Pastoral Studies/Counseling program so that you can narrow them down to the specific study areas you may desire.

Schools Offering Pastoral Studies/Counseling Programs

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Amridge University

Montgomery, AL | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$9,950
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Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$23,920
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Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$20,040
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Harding University

Searcy, AR | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$23,148
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Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$6,560
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Biola University

La Mirada, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$44,382
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California Baptist University

Riverside, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$38,058
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Holy Names University

Oakland, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$42,115
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Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$19,140
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La Sierra University

Riverside, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2022-2023$34,902

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