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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the Southeast Region

23 Colleges in the Southeast Region
204 Master's Degrees
Pastoral Studies/Counseling is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #195 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for pastoral studies/counseling students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 204 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 the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality pastoral studies/counseling program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for pastoral studies/counseling.

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for pastoral studies/counseling students seeking a a master's degree.

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

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51 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. NOBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

There were approximately 51 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at NOBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling has to take a look at Luther Rice College & Seminary. Luther Rice is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Lithonia. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Georgia.

There were roughly 39 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Luther Rice in the most recent data year.

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26 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling needs to take a look at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 26 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at SEBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Trevecca Nazarene University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. TNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Tennessee.

There were approximately 21 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at TNU in the most recent data year.

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Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
16 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Boiling Springs.

There were approximately 16 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Gardner - Webb in the most recent year we have data available.

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16 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Tennessee.

There were approximately 16 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Pentecostal Theological Seminary in the most recent data year.

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Welch College
Gallatin, TN
7 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Gallatin, Welch is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 7 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Welch in the most recent year we have data available.

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Amridge University
Montgomery, AL
6 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Amridge is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

There were roughly 6 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Amridge in the most recent year we have data available.

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#2 Best Quality In KY

Louisville Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville. 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 Kentucky.

There were about 5 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisville Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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4 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Searcy. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Arkansas.

There were approximately 4 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Harding University

Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges by State

Explore the most popular pastoral studies/counseling colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 427 2
Georgia 361 23
North Carolina 323 37
Tennessee 296 25
South Carolina 251 0
Alabama 248 14
Kentucky 248 7
Louisiana 235 19
Mississippi 205 1
Arkansas 184 1

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One of 6 majors within the Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries area of study, Pastoral Studies/Counseling has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 51
Youth Ministry 9
Urban Ministry 2
Lay Ministry 1

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