U.S. median for this major: $44,562.
College Scorecard field of study; 51 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,776. College Scorecard.
IWU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Pastoral Counseling / Ministry nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses IWU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,793 | $81,745 | 8.0 years |
| $30–48k | $14,896 | $61,520 | 6.1 years |
| $48–75k | $18,313 | $75,633 | 7.4 years |
| $75–110k | $22,336 | $92,248 | 9.1 years |
| $110k+ | $27,265 | $112,604 | 11.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (58% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,693) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,159 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Pastoral Counseling / Ministry at Indiana colleges
Every Indiana college we cover that reports Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $45,693 | $22,104 | $22,866 | 67% |
| 2 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | $44,733 | $25,500 | $19,932 | 69% |
| 3 | Bethel University | $37,149 | $23,319 | $18,610 | 53% |
6 more Indiana colleges offer Pastoral Counseling / Ministry but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates
Clergy
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at IWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About IWU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 67% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,986
- Full cost breakdown · all 64 majors · overview
Related majors at IWU
- Theology / Ministry—
- Religious Music and Worship—
- Bible Studies$53,497
- Religious Education—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$45,729
IWU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry questions
How much do IWU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates earn?
Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion earn a median $45,693 four years after graduating and $19,836 one year after. The U.S. median for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates across 28 colleges is $44,562.
How much debt do IWU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $22,104, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is IWU a good school for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry in Indiana?
On pay, Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion earn $45,693 four years out, $960 above the median for the same major across 3 Indiana colleges ($44,733) and $1,131 above the U.S. median ($44,562). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does IWU rank for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry in Indiana?
Of 3 Indiana colleges reporting Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduate earnings, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates get?
A common career is clergy, with a median wage of $59,020 in Indiana and $60,810 nationally. Others include directors, religious activities and education.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Pastoral Counseling / Ministry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-wesleyan-university-marion/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry (College Scorecard and BLS data).