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Pastoral Studies/Counseling Program 2022 Average Tuition Costs

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
For the academic year 2021-2022, the average tuition of colleges offering Pastoral Studies/Counseling program is $25,936 for undergraduate programs and $14,047 for graduate programs. The following table shows the average tuition & fees for Pastoral Studies/Counseling programs.
2021-2022 Average Tuition & Fees of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Program
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate-$25,936
Graduate-$14,047

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 employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of Clergy career is $55,190 and, for Religious Workers, All Other, the average annual income is $39,830.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2021)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Clergy$26.53$55,190
Religious Workers, All Other$19.15$39,830
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary-$88,970

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-

Schools Offering Pastoral Studies/Counseling Programs

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Amridge University

Montgomery, AL | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$9,950
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Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$23,490
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Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$19,990
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Harding University

Searcy, AR | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$22,230
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Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$6,560
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Biola University

La Mirada, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$44,382
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California Baptist University

Riverside, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$37,018
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Holy Names University

Oakland, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$40,904
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Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2021-2022$18,300
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La Sierra University

Riverside, CA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
Tuition & Fees
2021-2022$34,218

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