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

Lynchburg, VA. IPEDS 232557, CIP 39.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/liberty-university/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,083
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,531 (U.S. median for this major: $44,562 across 28 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Pastoral Counseling / Ministry at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent University | $49,799 | $35,500 | $19,923 | 57% |
| Liberty University | $46,531 | $23,750 | $29,357 | 65% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $43,990 Lynchburg, VA, $55,430 VA, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage not reported Lynchburg, VA, $59,020 VA, $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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