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Associate53 grads tracked

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Indiana Wesleyan University

Ranked 1st of 1 associate programs in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$54,051
middle 50%: $38,661 – $77,901
Median · 5 years out
$54,993
middle 50%: $34,107 – $62,548
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University's associate program in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries earn a median $54,051 one year after graduating, rising to $54,993 by year five. Figures are based on 53 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,242 total interest

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