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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SEU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pastoral counseling.
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The bachelor's program at SEU was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from SEU. This makes it the #22 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 SEU is $35,209. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SEU paid an average of $1,268 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 | $30,432 | $30,432 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,020 | $11,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of pastoral counseling bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SEU pastoral counseling bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SEU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in pastoral counseling from SEU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern University with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 449 |
| Sacred Music | 19 |
| Biblical Studies | 7 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.