Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 116% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
All 10 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 | Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | $71,857 | $75,765 | #1 | $57,865 |
| 2 | Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | $62,064 | $63,101 | #2 | $45,207 |
| 3 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $60,324 | $52,941 | #7 | $60,579 |
| 4 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,226 | $58,189 | #3 | $46,241 |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $53,123 | $56,991 | #4 | $38,272 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $53,123 | $56,991 | #5 | $38,272 |
| 7 | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA | $52,471 | $46,206 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Christian Theological Seminary Indianapolis, IN | $49,979 | $53,618 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $46,406 | $47,181 | #8 | $40,502 |
| 10 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $38,749 | $37,014 | #10 | $45,641 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $124,673 | $109,260 | #131 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,698 | $86,239 | #333 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,278 | $88,351 | #408 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $90,134 | $82,192 | #61 of 159 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $67,614 | $58,506 | #79 of 280 |
| Education | $59,738 | $57,694 | #137 of 214 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $54,390 | $46,813 | #73 of 94 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $52,936 | — | #284 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,641 one year after graduating and $38,749 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 10 colleges reporting earnings for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates, Bethel University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pastoral counseling and specialized ministries at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries ($53,024), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,884.
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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.