by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in pastoral specialized ministries at GFU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GFU among the top schools in the country for pastoral specialized ministries, ranked #28 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 28 of 56 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 of 7 |
The following degree levels are granted in pastoral specialized ministries at GFU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Fox University handed out 2 master’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
GFU has not been ranked for pastoral specialized ministries at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degree graduates at GFU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 specialized ministries.
| 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 |
GFU granted 2 master’s degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Fox University awarded 46 doctoral degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
GFU ranks competitively among schools offering pastoral specialized ministries at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of pastoral specialized ministries doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries doctoral degree graduates at GFU are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Fox University with a doctoral in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GFU conferred 46 doctoral degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Fox University conferred 22 graduate certificate degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
GFU holds a strong position among schools offering pastoral specialized ministries at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 23% of pastoral specialized ministries graduate certificate degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries graduate certificate degree graduates at GFU are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Fox University with a graduate certificate in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GFU awarded 22 graduate certificate degrees in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, other in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).