by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Pastoral Studies/Counseling. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at The Master’s University and Seminary. 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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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at The Master's University was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for pastoral counseling list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
Here are some of the other rankings for The Master's University.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The Master’s University paid an average of $1,175 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,950 | $27,950 |
| Fees | $790 | $790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,610 | $2,610 |
Learn more about The Master’s University tuition and fees.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. The Master’s 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 The Master’s University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in pastoral counseling in 2019-2020, 77.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 44.2%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in pastoral counseling at The Master’s University in 2019-2020, 22.2% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 26%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 9 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to pastoral counseling and specialized ministries.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 1 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 58 |
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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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