# Grace Christian University: Pastoral Counseling / Ministry (bachelor's)

Wyoming, MI. IPEDS 170000, CIP 39.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grace-christian-university/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,916
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,288 (U.S. median for this major: $44,562 across 28 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $38,453 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (3 colleges, $38,298): +$6,990
- Versus the U.S. median: +$726

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,288 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,538 | $44,256 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,935 | $50,738 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $10,037 | $46,572 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $12,379 | $57,439 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,834 | $96,670 | 8.1 years |

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

## Pastoral Counseling / Ministry at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian University | $45,288 | $38,453 | $12,404 | 51% |
| Cornerstone University | $38,298 | not reported | $20,301 | 62% |
| Spring Arbor University | $36,814 | not reported | $19,353 | 64% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $50,410 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $56,490 MI, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $48,780 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $45,590 MI, $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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