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Pastoral Counseling at Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,060/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (21% exposed)

Job Market Large (70,400 openings/yr)

ROI 4.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #18 of 22 Pastoral Counseling programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Pastoral Counseling graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$561K	$559K	$526K
Earnings Multiple	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	51%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	20	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$120,136

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,624

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,375

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,451

101% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,060 place Grace College and Theological Seminary below the $31,976 national median for Pastoral Counseling — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 4.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 21% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,375 debt-to-$25,060 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #18 out of 22 programs, Grace College and Theological Seminary's financial outcomes for Pastoral Counseling trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,060 to $50,451 over five years (101% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College and Theological Seminary accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,511 students in Winona Lake, IN. The average net cost of $73,624 over four years represents a 39% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr

Clergy $60,820/yr

Community and social service specialists, all other $54,940/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Grace College and Theological Seminary's Pastoral Counseling program score?

This program scores 20/100 — on the lower end for Pastoral Counseling. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Pastoral Counseling earnings lower at Grace College and Theological Seminary?

Lower starting pay at Grace College and Theological Seminary may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →