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Bachelor's+8% vs national median98 grads tracked

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Regent University

Ranked 1st of 8 bachelor's programs in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,424
middle 50%: $29,165 – $55,665
Median · 5 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $33,372 – $62,520
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Regent University's bachelor's program in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries earn a median $41,424 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $42,505 for this field, ranking 1st of 8 reporting programs.

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
9 yrs
≈ $9,849 total interest

Same major at other universities

Charleston Southern University
$43,820 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$42,505 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$42,273 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
Olivet Nazarene University
$39,242 · 5 yrs out
Indiana Wesleyan University
$36,857 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Regent University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$100,166 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,416 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$86,835 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,805 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$69,995 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,238 · 5 yrs out

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