We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how North Central University ranks among other schools offering degrees in pastoral counseling.
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North Central University was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for pastoral counseling majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Central University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 74% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Pastoral Counseling majors who earn their bachelor's degree from North Central University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,370 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,227 for all pastoral counseling students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Central University was $1,125 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $28,500 | $28,500 |
Fees | $960 | $960 |
Books and Supplies | $1,845 | $1,845 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,380 | $9,380 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,790 | $3,790 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of pastoral counseling bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 25 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 2 |
North Central University does not offer an online option for its pastoral counseling bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Central University Online Learning page.
Of the 5 pastoral counseling students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from North Central University, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central University with a associate's in pastoral counseling.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at North Central University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Biblical Studies | 14 |
Sacred Music | 3 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.