by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries.
Lancaster Bible College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. 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 master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Lancaster Bible College
Explore the best pastoral counseling & specialized ministries schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 28 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 104 |
| Maryland | 193 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 6 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 112 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 43 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 6 |
| Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,007 |
| Religious Education | 82 |
| Biblical Studies | 45 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 38 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 26 |
| Sacred Music | 8 |