by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with pastoral counseling programs.
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The pastoral counseling major at Loyola Chicago is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #8 most popular school for pastoral counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its pastoral counseling bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's pastoral counseling program at Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $46,241. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all pastoral counseling graduates with a master's is $45,235.
Of the 43 students who earned a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries from Loyola Chicago in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in pastoral counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pastoral counseling majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 32 |
| Religious Education | 3 |
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