Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Doctoral degree · The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary · Louisville, KY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,559Median earnings 3 years after
$97,373Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $78,559. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,854 four years after graduating (middle half: —–$128,788).
Other programs at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoral degree
$92,298 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$56,478
Frequently asked questions
How much do Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary make?
The median salary is $78,559 and $97,373 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.