by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 249 master's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries to qualified students.
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Your choice of pastoral counseling & specialized ministries for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality pastoral counseling program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pastoral counseling & specialized ministries students working on their master's degree.
The pastoral 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 Counseling & Specialized Ministries Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries.
Emory University is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Emory University
It's difficult to beat Southeastern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. SEU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lakeland.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Southeastern University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries has to look into Columbia International University. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Columbia International University
It's hard to beat Asbury Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Asbury Theological Seminary
Harding University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Harding University
Freed-Hardeman University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Henderson.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Freed-Hardeman University
Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Lee University
Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Regent University
Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Hickory.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Lenoir - Rhyne University
Erskine is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Due West.More information about a master’s in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Erskine College
Explore the best pastoral counseling & specialized ministries schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 21 |
| Georgia | 190 | 32 |
| Virginia | 182 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 29 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 36 |
| Alabama | 151 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 37 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 70 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 4 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 1 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 158 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 69 |
| Youth Ministry | 11 |
| Urban Ministry | 2 |
| Lay Ministry | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3,857 |
| Biblical Studies | 230 |
| Missionary Studies | 143 |
| Religious Education | 100 |
| Sacred Music | 57 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 46 |
