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

8 Colleges in the Southwest Region
77 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.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 77 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 Southwest Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in the Southwest Region ranking.

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.

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

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55 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Dallas Theological Seminary is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large city of Dallas, DTS Dallas is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Texas.

There were roughly 55 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at DTS Dallas in the most recent year we have data available.

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

2
9 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Seminary of the Southwest is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

There were approximately 9 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at Seminary of the Southwest in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Family of Faith Christian University is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the rural area of Shawnee, FFCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were about 3 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at FFCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Family of Faith Christian University

3
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Oral Roberts University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU 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 #1 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Oklahoma.

There were about 3 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at ORU in the most recent data year.

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3
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Arlington Baptist University is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. ABU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Arlington.

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

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

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Texas.

There were approximately 2 pastoral studies/counseling individuals who graduated with this degree at UST in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from University of St. Thomas

7
1 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in Texas. More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Dallas Baptist University

7
1 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Hardin - Simmons is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Abilene. 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 Texas.

There were roughly 1 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at Hardin - Simmons in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Hardin - Simmons University

Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 520 103
Oklahoma 276 14

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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 39
Youth Ministry 25
Urban Ministry 1
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies 1

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