The Pastoral Counseling major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Religion, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Religion, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Counselors, All Other SOC: 21-1019 Occupation: Counselors, All Other | $49,830 | 33,340 | N/A | N/A |
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other SOC: 21-1099 Occupation: Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $54,940 | 110,390 | N/A | N/A |
Clergy SOC: 21-2011 Occupation: Clergy | $60,820 | 58,080 | N/A | N/A |
Directors, Religious Activities and Education SOC: 21-2021 Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $54,840 | 21,460 | N/A | N/A |
Religious Workers, All Other SOC: 21-2099 Occupation: Religious Workers, All Other | $45,120 | 12,170 | N/A | N/A |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1126 Occupation: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,050 | 20,840 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,830 | 33,340 |
| 2023 | $46,130 | 35,580 |
| 2022 | $43,390 | 37,270 |
| 2021 | $45,160 | 29,480 |
| 2020 | $45,760 | 27,310 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,940 | 110,390 |
| 2023 | $49,690 | 95,310 |
| 2022 | $47,290 | 94,270 |
| 2021 | $47,390 | 90,770 |
| 2020 | $46,770 | 87,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,820 | 58,080 |
| 2023 | $58,920 | 56,640 |
| 2022 | $55,550 | 53,140 |
| 2021 | $49,720 | 50,790 |
| 2020 | $51,940 | 52,260 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,840 | 21,460 |
| 2023 | $50,140 | 23,270 |
| 2022 | $49,380 | 24,030 |
| 2021 | $46,980 | 21,000 |
| 2020 | $45,110 | 19,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,120 | 12,170 |
| 2023 | $37,960 | 11,870 |
| 2022 | $39,370 | 10,720 |
| 2021 | $37,500 | 10,490 |
| 2020 | $33,530 | 8,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,050 | 20,840 |
| 2023 | $79,930 | 20,320 |
| 2022 | $78,780 | 21,620 |
| 2021 | $77,610 | 20,850 |
| 2020 | $76,160 | 22,900 |