by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
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Any student who is interested in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries has to look into Lancaster Bible College. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
After graduation, pastoral counseling degree recipients usually earn an average of $35,286 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Lancaster Bible CollegeExplore all the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 41 |
| Maryland | 279 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 6 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 0 |
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 79 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 55 |
| Youth Ministry | 36 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 30 |
| Urban Ministry | 7 |
| Women’s Ministry | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 529 |
| Biblical Studies | 293 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 30 |
| Missionary Studies | 19 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 13 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
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