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 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School ranks among other schools offering degrees in pastoral counseling.
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The bachelor's program at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Moody Bible Institute handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. This makes it the #43 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 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is $35,426. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School was $399 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 | $12,768 | $12,768 |
| Fees | $2,588 | $2,588 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,027 | $1,027 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,960 | $4,960 |
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Of the 58 pastoral counseling students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School 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 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in pastoral counseling from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Moody Bible Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 196 |
| Biblical Studies | 129 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 93 |
| Missionary Studies | 69 |
| Religious Education | 33 |
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