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. Also, learn how Liberty University ranks among other schools offering degrees in pastoral counseling.
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The bachelor's program at Liberty University was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Pastoral Counseling majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,083 a year. This is higher than $32,227, which is the national median for all pastoral counseling bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the pastoral counseling program at Liberty University is $591 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Liberty University paid an average of $382 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 | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
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The pastoral counseling program at Liberty University awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Liberty 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,777 |
| Biblical Studies | 259 |
| Sacred Music | 115 |
| Religious Education | 52 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 5 |
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