U.S. median for this major: $44,562.
College Scorecard field of study; 17 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 101% 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 $50,004. College Scorecard.
ORU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Oklahoma colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 ORU'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 | $21,894 | $90,422 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $22,022 | $90,951 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $22,902 | $94,585 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $27,269 | $112,621 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $30,514 | $126,023 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (48% 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 ($36,493) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,064 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.
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 ORU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About ORU
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,885
- Full cost breakdown · all 65 majors · overview
Related majors at ORU
- Theology / Ministry$45,360
- Religious Music and Worship—
- Bible Studies—
ORU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry questions
How much do ORU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates earn?
Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median $36,493 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates across 28 colleges is $44,562.
How much debt do ORU Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates of Oral Roberts University is $37,000, about 101% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does ORU rank for Pastoral Counseling / Ministry in Oklahoma?
Of 1 Oklahoma colleges reporting Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduate earnings, Oral Roberts University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates get?
A common career is clergy, with a median wage of $59,000 in the Tulsa, OK area 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: “Oral Roberts University Pastoral Counseling / Ministry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/oral-roberts-university/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry (College Scorecard and BLS data).