Program Analysis
Life Pacific University's Pastoral Counseling graduates start at $37,436/yr — above the $31,976 national average, though not by a wide margin.
At 5.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 21% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,012 debt-to-$37,436 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #6 out of 22 programs, Life Pacific University's Pastoral Counseling offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $37,436 to $40,556 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.