by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bethel University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pastoral counseling.
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The pastoral counseling major at Bethel University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bethel University - Mishawaka handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 111% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Pastoral Counseling majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bethel University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,046 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,227 for all pastoral counseling students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bethel University paid an average of $830 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,740 | $32,740 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,560 | $10,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of pastoral counseling bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethel University - Mishawaka with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Bethel University does not offer an online option for its pastoral counseling bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bethel University Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in pastoral counseling from Bethel University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethel University - Mishawaka with a associate's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Bethel University - Mishawaka.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 11 |
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