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. We've also included details on how Regent ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pastoral counseling.
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The bachelor's program at Regent was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Regent University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of pastoral counseling students who receive their bachelor's degree at Regent is $33,407. This is higher than $32,227, which is the national median for all pastoral counseling bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Regent paid an average of $630 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 | $18,986 | $18,986 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,488 | $3,488 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in pastoral counseling from Regent. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Regent are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Regent University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Regent 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 Regent Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in pastoral counseling from Regent in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Regent University with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 Regent University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 220 |
| Biblical Studies | 65 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1 |
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