Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel 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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| 20 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $39,707 | $40,370 | #22 | $30,910 |
| 21 | Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PA | $38,779 | $39,439 | #25 | $35,286 |
| 22 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $38,298 | $40,381 | #21 | — |
| 23 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $37,149 | $39,854 | #24 | $31,046 |
| 24 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $36,814 | $38,816 | #26 | $19,557 |
| 25 | Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI | $36,728 | $38,217 | #27 | — |
| 26 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $36,493 | $40,973 | #20 | — |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,384 | $68,848 | #914 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $68,689 | — | #84 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,731 | $50,112 | #844 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,186 | $47,387 | #119 of 345 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,152 | $33,596 | #25 of 63 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,243 | $26,799 | #468 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,366 | $31,754 | #378 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,222 | $44,583 | #474 of 680 |
| Human Services | $38,515 | — | #88 of 94 |
| American Sign Language | — | $35,783 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,046 one year after graduating and $37,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates, Bethel University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pastoral counseling and specialized ministries at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries ($42,915), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.