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 UST ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The pastoral counseling major at UST 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.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from UST. This makes it the #8 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UST paid an average of $1,175 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,900 | $32,900 |
| Fees | $760 | $760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,094 | $1,094 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,248 | $10,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,902 | $3,902 |
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UST 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 UST Online Learning page.
Of the 63 students who earned a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries from UST in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were 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, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St. Thomas with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at University of St. Thomas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 19 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 6 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
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