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

San Dimas, CA. IPEDS 117104, CIP 39.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/life-pacific-university/majors/pastoral-counseling-ministry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,436
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,477 (U.S. median for this major: $44,562 across 28 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,083 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Pastoral Counseling / Ministry at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Pacific University | $52,477 | $24,083 | $20,898 | 40% |

## Careers
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $84,050 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $77,710 CA, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $62,390 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $61,570 CA, $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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