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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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It is hard to beat Lancaster Bible College if you want to pursue a degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After graduating, pastoral counseling degree recipients usually make an average of $35,286 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Lancaster Bible CollegeExplore the best pastoral counseling & specialized ministries colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 187 |
| New York | 333 | 41 |
| Maryland | 279 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 6 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 0 |
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 | 109 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 58 |
| Youth Ministry | 36 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 36 |
| Urban Ministry | 11 |
| Women’s Ministry | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,816 |
| Missionary Studies | 429 |
| Biblical Studies | 390 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 159 |
| Religious Education | 133 |
| Sacred Music | 37 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.