by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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The pastoral studies/counseling school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of pastoral studies/counseling degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in pastoral studies/counseling needs to check out Lancaster Bible College. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Lancaster Bible College
Explore the best pastoral studies/counseling schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 52 |
| Maryland | 618 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 109 |
| Youth Ministry | 36 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 36 |
| Urban Ministry | 11 |
| Women’s Ministry | 4 |
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