by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in pastoral specialized ministries at NOBTS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NOBTS as a strong choice for pastoral specialized ministries, ranked #20 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools | 20 of 56 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 12 |
Here is each degree level offered in pastoral specialized ministries at NOBTS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 59 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 33 master’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
NOBTS holds a strong position among schools offering pastoral specialized ministries at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 91% of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degree graduates at NOBTS are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NOBTS granted 32 master’s completions in pastoral studies/counseling in the latest year of data — 6% to women and 94% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
NOBTS granted 1 master’s completion in women’s ministry in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 2 doctoral degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
NOBTS is not yet ranked for pastoral specialized ministries at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in pastoral specialized ministries from NOBTS identified as men.
The largest share of pastoral specialized ministries doctoral degree graduates at NOBTS are Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctoral in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NOBTS awarded 2 doctoral completions in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
NOBTS is not yet ranked for pastoral specialized ministries at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in pastoral specialized ministries from NOBTS were women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries graduate certificate degree graduates at NOBTS are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a graduate certificate in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NOBTS granted 3 graduate certificate degrees in women’s ministry recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NOBTS. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 59 |
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