by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Liberty University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Liberty University as a strong choice for pastoral specialized ministries, coming in at #12 out of 55 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for pastoral specialized ministries at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 79 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University handed out 87 bachelor’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
Liberty University is among the very best schools in the country for pastoral specialized ministries at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Liberty University earn a median of $41,716 a year. This is lower than $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, pastoral specialized ministries students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
Read more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Liberty University conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in youth ministry in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
Liberty University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in lay ministry in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
Liberty University awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in pastoral studies/counseling in the most recent reporting year — 4% to women and 96% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
Graduate study is also available at Liberty University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 79 |
