Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Master's degree · Bethel University · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 39.07

$45,641Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$38,749Median earnings 4 years after

$50,731Median earnings 5 years after

$44,884Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Bethel University earn a median of $45,641 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,024 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,488–$74,113). Median debt is $44,884, about 98% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates from Bethel University make?

The median salary is $45,641 one year after graduation and $50,731 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $44,884.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.