Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Master's degree · Dallas Baptist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 39.07

$40,502Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,406Median earnings 4 years after
$48,006Median earnings 5 years after
$51,250Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $40,502 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 $51,250, about 127% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas
$45,207$37,863
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
Austin
$44,738$35,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,502 one year after graduation and $48,006 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $51,250.

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