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.
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 |