by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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.
It is hard to beat Lancaster Bible College if you want to pursue a degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Lancaster.More information about a degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Lancaster Bible College
Explore all the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 4 |
| Maryland | 618 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 4 |
Pastoral Studies/Counseling is one of 6 different types of Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 79 |
| Youth Ministry | 36 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 30 |
| Urban Ministry | 7 |
| Women’s Ministry | 4 |
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