by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Liberty University stacks up against peers offering pastoral specialized ministries.
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Liberty University ranks competitively among schools offering pastoral specialized ministries. In particular, it placed #10 out of 46 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Value Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in pastoral specialized ministries.
Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Liberty University earn a median of $41,716 a year. This is lower than $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, pastoral specialized ministries students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of pastoral specialized ministries bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in pastoral specialized ministries from Liberty University identified as men.
The majority of pastoral specialized ministries master’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in pastoral specialized ministries.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the pastoral specialized ministries majors at Liberty University.
The pastoral specialized ministries program at Liberty University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 102 |
| Youth Ministry | 33 |
| Lay Ministry | 31 |
| Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies | 1 |
Liberty University conferred 102 degrees in pastoral studies/counseling in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Liberty University awarded 33 degrees in youth ministry in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
Liberty University granted 31 completions in lay ministry in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
Liberty University awarded 1 completion in chaplain/chaplaincy studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.