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2024 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in California

2 Colleges in California
128 Pastoral Studies/Counseling Degrees Awarded
Pastoral Studies/Counseling is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #364 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 128 degrees in pastoral studies/counseling to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Master's Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Doctor's Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling

The pastoral studies/counseling school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Schools in California. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Pastoral Studies/Counseling in California

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pastoral studies/counseling degree levels they offer.

Top California Schools in Pastoral Studies/Counseling

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
31 Pastoral Studies/Counseling Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you wish to pursue a degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 31 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in pastoral studies/counseling from The Master’s University and Seminary

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LIFE Bible College crest
Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA

Life Pacific College is a good option for students interested in a degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 28 pastoral studies/counseling students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Life Pacific College

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Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 831 19
Oregon 587 43
Hawaii 267 6

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 65
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies 10
Youth Ministry 7
Lay Ministry 2

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