Best Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$348,582
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,581
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Grad rate: 43.5% |
KY | +$731,180 | $78,559 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberty University
Grad rate: 64.5% |
VA | +$236,552 | $62,169 | $41,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
George Fox University
Grad rate: 70.1% |
OR | +$78,016 | $56,992 | $55,456 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Degrees by State
Browse Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.