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. We've also included details on how Vanguard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pastoral counseling.
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The pastoral counseling major at Vanguard 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, Vanguard University of Southern California handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Vanguard. This makes it the #37 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanguard paid an average of $1,635 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 | $39,250 | $39,250 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $935 | $935 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,790 | $10,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,875 | $5,875 |
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Vanguard 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 Vanguard Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of pastoral counseling master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanguard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Vanguard University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 6 |
| Biblical Studies | 1 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
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