by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GFU ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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GFU is in the top 10% of the country for pastoral counseling. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 72 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Fox University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from GFU. This makes it the #82 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in pastoral counseling in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of pastoral counseling students who receive their bachelor's degree at GFU is $21,892. This is less than $26,666, which is the national median of all pastoral counseling majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at George Fox University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in pastoral counseling from GFU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in pastoral counseling from GFU in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GFU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Fox University with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 39 |
| Biblical Studies | 8 |
| Religious Education | 4 |
| Missionary Studies | 2 |
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