by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in pastoral specialized ministries at Loyola University Chicago. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Loyola University Chicago highly for pastoral specialized ministries, ranked #14 out of 56 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in pastoral specialized ministries at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Master’s | 56 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago handed out 56 master’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
Loyola University Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering pastoral specialized ministries at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,200 | $56,200 |
| Fees | $970 | $970 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Loyola University Chicago awarded 51 master’s completions in pastoral studies/counseling in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (51%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 5 master’s degrees in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, other in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago conferred 6 doctoral degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
Loyola University Chicago is not yet ranked for pastoral specialized ministries at the doctoral level.
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 Loyola University Chicago were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a doctoral in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Loyola University Chicago conferred 6 doctoral degrees in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago handed out 14 professional certificate degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
Loyola University Chicago is not currently ranked for pastoral specialized ministries at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of pastoral specialized ministries professional certificate degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries professional certificate degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a professional certificate in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loyola University Chicago conferred 14 professional certificate degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Loyola University Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1 |