2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries in South Carolina

A master's degree in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #111 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 3 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. Combined, these schools handed out 3 master's degrees in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries School for Your Master's Degree

The pastoral counseling master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries in South Carolina ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality pastoral counseling and specialized ministries program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries in South Carolina

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries.

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

1

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Columbia International University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Columbia. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries in South Carolina. More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries from Columbia International University

2

Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, SC

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries needs to look into Anderson University South Carolina. Located in the small city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries from Anderson University South Carolina

2

Erskine College
Due West, SC

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Erskine College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries. Located in the rural area of Due West, Erskine is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries from Erskine College

Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	4
Georgia	186	26
Virginia	175	0
North Carolina	167	41
Tennessee	156	36
Alabama	147	18
Louisiana	140	37
Kentucky	140	44
Mississippi	120	1
Arkansas	119	1

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Rankings in Majors Related to Pastoral Counseling

One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries has other similar majors worth exploring.

Pastoral Counseling Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	2
Youth Ministry	1

Most Popular Majors Related to Pastoral Counseling

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies	81
Missionary Studies	28
Biblical Studies	26
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	12

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.