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, and more. In addition, we cover how CIU ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The pastoral counseling major at CIU 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, Columbia International University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from CIU. This makes it the #60 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at CIU paid an average of $1,115 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,700 | $26,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,950 | $11,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in pastoral counseling from CIU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CIU 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 CIU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries from CIU in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Columbia International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 62 |
| Biblical Studies | 54 |
| Missionary Studies | 54 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 20 |
| Religious Education | 4 |
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