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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in Illinois

7 Colleges in Illinois
68 Master's Degrees
A master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #195 out of 1095 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of pastoral studies/counseling. Combined, these schools handed out 68 master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pastoral Studies/Counseling School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in Illinois The pastoral studies/counseling master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in Illinois ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for pastoral studies/counseling, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for pastoral studies/counseling.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling.

Most Well Attended Schools for Pastoral Studies/Counseling Students Working on Their Master's

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36 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Best Quality In IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Loyola University Chicago is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Illinois.

There were roughly 36 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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15 Annual Master's Degrees
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling has to look into Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. Catholic Theological Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

There were roughly 15 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Catholic Theological Union in the most recent data year.

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7 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Best Quality In IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Moody Bible Institute is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Illinois.

There were roughly 7 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in the most recent data year.

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Best Quality In IL
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Olivet Nazarene University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Illinois.

There were approximately 5 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Olivet Nazarene in the most recent data year.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Best Quality In IL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Deerfield. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Illinois.

There were roughly 3 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at TIU Illinois in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Trinity International University - Illinois

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Best Quality In IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Evanston, Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Illinois.

There were approximately 2 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of St. Mary of the Lake is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Mundelein. More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from University of Saint Mary of the Lake

Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 470 55
Ohio 466 16
Indiana 352 31
Wisconsin 302 5

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Pastoral Studies/Counseling is one of 6 different types of Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries programs to choose from.

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Lay Ministry 8
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 2
Urban Ministry 1

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