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

Cleveland, TN. IPEDS 220613, CIP 39.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lee-university/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,189
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,844 (U.S. median for this major: $44,562 across 28 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,282

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,844 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,834 | $54,031 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,845 | $58,287 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,029 | $71,692 | 6.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,699 | $82,933 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,641 | $103,739 | 9.2 years |

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

## Pastoral Counseling / Ministry at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee University | $45,844 | $28,750 | $18,878 | 63% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage not reported Cleveland, TN, $57,260 TN, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage not reported Cleveland, TN, $61,940 TN, $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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