by our College Data Analytics TeamPastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at North Central University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in pastoral counseling, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at North Central University was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Central University was $1,005 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,430 | $25,430 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,180 | $8,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Pastoral Counseling students who received their bachelor’s degree at North Central University took out an average of $27,000 in student loans. That is 11% higher than the national average of $24,385.
pastoral counseling who receive their bachelor’s degree from North Central University make an average of $29,322 a year during the early days of their career. That is 15% higher than the national average of $25,586.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. North Central University does offer online classes in its pastoral counseling bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Central University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in pastoral counseling in 2019-2020, 38.1% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 44.2%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in pastoral counseling at North Central University in 2019-2020, 28.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 26%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 9 |
| Youth Ministry | 4 |
| Lay Ministry | 3 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 5 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 12 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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