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by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling is the 364th most popular major in the country with 1,380 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major” ranking analyzed 147 colleges that offered a degree in pastoral studies/counseling. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in pastoral studies/counseling.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major”.
Out of the 147 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa landed the #2 spot on the list. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major list. Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 5 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Seminary of the Southwest Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
Out of the 147 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Valor Christian College landed the #4 spot on the list. Valor Christian College is a small school located in Canal Winchester, Ohio that handed out 30 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
Full Valor Christian College Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend McCormick Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major. McCormick Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 18 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at McCormick Theological Seminary
Pacific Bible College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Pacific Bible College is located in Medford, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Pacific Bible College Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary is a small school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 13 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Family of Faith Christian University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified ’s pastoral studies/counseling students in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Family of Faith Christian University Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
With a ranking of #9, Arlington Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major list. This small school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 7 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Arlington Baptist University
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Lisle, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major list. Louisville Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
Baptist Bible College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Baptist Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Baptist Bible College
Life Pacific College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. San Dimas, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to 33 students in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Pastoral Studies/Counseling at LIFE Bible College
Universidad Teologica del Caribe came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to 16 students in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Universidad Teologica del Caribe
Pacific Rim Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking, coming in at #15. Pacific Rim Christian University is a small school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 6 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Pacific Rim Christian University
Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Luther Rice is a small school located in Lithonia, Georgia that handed out 22 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Luther Rice College & Seminary
Calvary University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Calvary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Calvary University
New Brunswick Theological Seminary came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a small school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 0 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full New Brunswick Theological Seminary Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
Union Bible College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Located in Westfield, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s pastoral studies/counseling students in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Union Bible College
Dallas Theological Seminary came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified ’s pastoral studies/counseling students in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary
The King’s University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking, coming in at #21. TKU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Southlake, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 9 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Catholic Theological Union
With a ranking of #23, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major list. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a small school located in Redding, California that handed out 1 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Pastoral Studies/Counseling Report
Dallas Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major ranking, coming in at #23. Dallas Christian College is a small school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 4 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Dallas Christian College
Academy for Jewish Religion - California ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pastoral Studies/Counseling Major list. Academy for Jewish Religion - California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Pastoral Studies/Counseling at Academy for Jewish Religion - California
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