by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Lancaster Bible College ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lancaster Bible College was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lancaster Bible College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Lancaster Bible College. This makes it the #10 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of pastoral counseling students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lancaster Bible College is $35,286. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,227 for all pastoral counseling bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lancaster Bible College paid an average of $995 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,990 | $29,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,640 | $11,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,359 | $3,359 |
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Of the 29 pastoral counseling students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lancaster Bible College, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lancaster Bible College pastoral counseling bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lancaster Bible College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of pastoral counseling master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Lancaster Bible College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 168 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 30 |
| Sacred Music | 8 |
| Missionary Studies | 4 |
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