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 ORU ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The bachelor's program at ORU was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oral Roberts University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from ORU. This makes it the #96 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ORU, pastoral counseling students borrow a median amount of $30,146 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,856 for all pastoral counseling majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ORU paid an average of $1,342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,500 | $32,500 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,400 | $9,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Of the 12 pastoral counseling students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ORU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ORU 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 ORU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in pastoral counseling from ORU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Oral Roberts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 126 |
| Biblical Studies | 21 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 8 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
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