Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Lancaster Bible College graduates in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lancaster Bible College 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 |
| … | |||||
| 18 | North Central University Minneapolis, MN | $41,979 | $40,099 | #23 | $27,370 |
| 19 | University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | $40,407 | $41,094 | #19 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Lancaster Bible College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,674 | $51,101 | #772 of 1176 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $44,718 | $44,601 | #20 of 35 |
| Human Services | $42,735 | $33,664 | #76 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,489 | $24,449 | #674 of 680 |
| Social Work | — | $35,235 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $31,046 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lancaster Bible College pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,286 one year after graduating and $38,779 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lancaster Bible College rank for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates, Lancaster Bible College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pastoral counseling and specialized ministries at Lancaster Bible College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries ($42,915), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
← All data for Lancaster Bible College · Methodology
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.
