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2024 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

3 Colleges in Illinois
66 Master's Degrees
a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #198 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 66 master's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Pastoral Studies/Counseling School for Your Master's Degree

Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's Degree Schools in Illinois Your choice of pastoral studies/counseling for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality pastoral studies/counseling program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for pastoral studies/counseling students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Pastoral Studies/Counseling in Illinois

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for pastoral studies/counseling students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Pastoral Studies/Counseling

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Annual Graduates

Loyola University Chicago is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Loyola University Chicago

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Olivet Nazarene University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Olivet Nazarene University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Moody Bible Institute if you wish to pursue a master's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in pastoral studies/counseling from Moody Bible Institute

Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 494 10
Michigan 476 79
Indiana 375 31
Wisconsin 317 8

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Pastoral Studies/Counseling is one of 6 different types of Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Pastoral Studies/Counseling

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 13
Urban Ministry 6
Lay Ministry 6

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