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Pastoral Counseling at Taylor University

Upland, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,035/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (21% exposed)
Job Market Large (70,400 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #7 of 22 Pastoral Counseling programs Top 50%

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 $457K $458K $437K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 51% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 30 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$156,416
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$97,308
38% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,035 at Taylor University come in 16% above the national median of $31,976 for Pastoral Counseling programs.

The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Pastoral Counseling's typical career paths, with 21% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #7 of 22 Pastoral Counseling programs, Taylor University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Taylor University

Taylor University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,890 students in Upland, IN. The average net cost of $97,308 over four years represents a 38% 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
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Pastoral Counseling at Other Schools

Grace Christian University ($48,916) Evangel University ($41,357) Lubbock Christian University ($38,473) Life Pacific University ($37,436) Moody Bible Institute ($35,426) Lancaster Bible College ($35,286) Southeastern University ($35,209) Lee University ($35,189)

Other Majors at Taylor University

Computer Science ($77,081) Accounting and Related Services ($61,164) Finance and Financial Management Services ($60,336) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($53,504) Marketing ($49,939) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($45,389) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($44,028) Design and Applied Arts ($31,921)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Pastoral Counseling at Taylor University?
A score of 30/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Pastoral Counseling. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →