# Crown College: Pastoral Counseling / Ministry (bachelor's)

Saint Bonifacius, MN. IPEDS 174862, CIP 39.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/crown-college/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,538
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,718 (U.S. median for this major: $44,562 across 28 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,844

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,718 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,270 | $99,992 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $21,318 | $87,830 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $22,499 | $92,696 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $27,777 | $114,441 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $30,874 | $127,201 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Pastoral Counseling / Ministry at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central University | $41,979 | $26,750 | $25,817 | 66% |
| Crown College | $32,718 | $27,000 | $26,672 | 45% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $64,060 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $61,230 MN, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $51,070 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $50,110 MN, $52,100 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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