Below are the key facts about this program at IWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks IWU as a strong choice for pastoral specialized ministries, coming in at #21 out of 55 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in pastoral specialized ministries at IWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
IWU is among the very best schools in the country for pastoral specialized ministries at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates with a bachelor’s degree from IWU report a median salary of $39,380 a year. This is lower than $53,884, the median for all majors at IWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IWU, pastoral specialized ministries students accumulate a median of $24,221 in student loans. This is lower than $29,664, the typical median for all majors at IWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,960 | $32,104 |
| Fees | $248 | $248 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degree graduates at IWU are White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion with a bachelor’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IWU granted 10 bachelor’s completions in youth ministry in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
IWU awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in pastoral studies/counseling recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
IWU conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 9 |