Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Bethel University ranks among other schools offering degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
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Bethel University holds a strong position among schools offering pastoral specialized ministries. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 46 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bethel University conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
Pastoral Specialized Ministries students who finish a bachelor’s at Bethel University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,340 a year. This is lower than $66,653, the median for all majors at Bethel University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,920 | $44,050 |
| Fees | $176 | $176 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degree graduates at Bethel University are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethel University with a bachelor’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degree graduates at Bethel University are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethel University with a master’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the pastoral specialized ministries majors at Bethel University.
This pastoral specialized ministries program at Bethel University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 17 |
| Lay Ministry | 9 |
Bethel University awarded 17 degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Bethel University awarded 9 completions in lay ministry in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).