Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Southeastern University graduates in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 82% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeastern University Compares for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
All 29 colleges reporting pastoral counseling and specialized ministries earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise Bible College Boise, ID | $55,360 | $58,868 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $52,477 | $47,751 | #10 | $37,436 |
| 3 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $52,173 | $45,944 | #12 | — |
| 4 | Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO | $49,899 | $46,665 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $49,799 | $45,347 | #13 | $33,407 |
| 6 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $49,408 | $50,233 | #2 | — |
| 7 | Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA | $47,805 | $48,618 | #6 | — |
| 8 | Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL | $46,933 | $49,954 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $46,531 | $42,371 | #17 | $34,083 |
| 10 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $45,844 | $50,080 | #3 | $35,189 |
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| 26 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $36,493 | $40,973 | #20 | — |
| 27 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $35,601 | $41,953 | #18 | $27,996 |
| 28 | Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | $32,718 | $31,253 | #29 | $26,538 |
| 29 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $30,430 | $32,389 | #28 | $35,209 |
Other Majors at Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,909 | $70,612 | #962 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,827 | $34,939 | #937 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,318 | $38,260 | #49 of 158 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,899 | $27,983 | #363 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,697 | $47,966 | #127 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,194 | — | #199 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,334 | $42,582 | #272 of 680 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $49,310 | $33,096 | #1 of 5 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,343 | $41,291 | #539 of 660 |
| Psychology | $48,011 | $26,915 | #649 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $48,006 | $32,373 | #55 of 94 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,427 | $25,994 | #510 of 610 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $44,106 | $29,809 | #16 of 25 |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | $29,713 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern University pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,209 one year after graduating and $30,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern University rank for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates, Southeastern University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pastoral counseling and specialized ministries at Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries ($42,915), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
