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. Also, learn how The Master's University ranks among other schools offering degrees in pastoral counseling.
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The bachelor's program at The Master's University was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The Master's University and Seminary handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 160% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from The Master’s University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in pastoral counseling in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at The Master’s University paid an average of $1,350 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,950 | $35,950 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,872 | $2,872 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in pastoral counseling from The Master's University. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The Master's University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Master's University and Seminary with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The Master’s University 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 The Master’s University Online Learning page.
Pastoral Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from The Master's University make a median salary of $46,541 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all pastoral counseling graduates with a master's is $45,235.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of pastoral counseling master's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Master's University and Seminary with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at The Master’s University and Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 101 |
| Biblical Studies | 8 |
| Missionary Studies | 4 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
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