by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. In addition, we cover how CIU ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The bachelor's program at CIU was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia International University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from CIU. This makes it the #60 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Columbia International University.
The pastoral counseling program at CIU awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 4 pastoral counseling students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from CIU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 71 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 47 |
| Missionary Studies | 44 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 7 |
| Sacred Music | 4 |
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