by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of pastoral studies/counseling. Combined, these schools handed out 378 bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling to qualified students.
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Your choice of pastoral studies/counseling for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality pastoral studies/counseling program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for pastoral studies/counseling students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling.
It's hard to beat Lee University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Lee University
It's difficult to beat North Central University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from North Central University
It's difficult to beat Ozark Christian College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Ozark Christian College
Indiana Wesleyan University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Moody Bible Institute
Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Lancaster Bible College
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Liberty University
LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of San Dimas.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Life Pacific College
Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Oral Roberts University
TKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Southlake.More information about a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling from The King’s University
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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 |
|---|---|
| Youth Ministry | 270 |
| Lay Ministry | 217 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 202 |
| Urban Ministry | 17 |
| Women’s Ministry | 13 |