by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/pastoral-counseling-specialized-ministries/pastoral-counseling-and-specialized-ministries-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for other pastoral counseling & specialized ministries students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other pastoral counseling & specialized ministries, balancing cost against outcomes.
World Mission University earned the #1 spot for value among other pastoral counseling & specialized ministries schools in the Far Western Region. World Mission University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,920.
George Fox University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other pastoral counseling & specialized ministries, landing the #2 spot this year. George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,320. Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries graduates carry a median of $25,324 in student loans. Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries graduates of George Fox University earn a median of $74,619 early in their careers. Set against $25,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes The Masters College And Seminary one of the best values for other pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,020. Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries graduates carry a median of $22,089 in student loans. Early-career other pastoral counseling & specialized ministries graduates make about $46,541. Set against $22,089 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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