by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lee University ranks among other schools offering degrees in pastoral counseling.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for pastoral counseling majors, Lee University came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lee University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Lee University. This makes it the #43 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Pastoral Counseling majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lee University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,189 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lee University, pastoral counseling students borrow a median amount of $31,108 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,856 for all pastoral counseling majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the pastoral counseling program at Lee University is $238 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lee University was $915 per credit hour 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 | $21,960 | $21,960 |
| Fees | $730 | $730 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,340 | $9,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,020 | $4,020 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 students earned a bachelor's degree in pastoral counseling from Lee University. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
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 Lee University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lee 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 Lee University Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries from Lee University in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% 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 Lee University with a master'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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 36 |
| Sacred Music | 15 |
| Religious Education | 13 |
| Biblical Studies | 12 |
| Missionary Studies | 7 |
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