by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SEBTS ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The pastoral counseling major at SEBTS is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from SEBTS. This makes it the #32 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in pastoral counseling in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SEBTS paid an average of $409 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 | $9,816 | $9,816 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,469 | $7,469 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,717 | $3,717 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in pastoral counseling from SEBTS. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SEBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SEBTS 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 SEBTS Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in pastoral counseling from SEBTS. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SEBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 361 |
| Missionary Studies | 35 |
| Religious Education | 13 |
| Biblical Studies | 7 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
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