Location: Dallas, TX•In-State Tuition: $38,140•Admission Rate: 91%•Avg SAT: 1109
Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,502
27th percentile
40th percentile in Texas
Sample: 32 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How Dallas Baptist University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Dallas Baptist University earns $41k — 27th percentile among pastoral counseling and specialized ministries masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Dallas Baptist University$40,502$43,822+8%
Bethel University$45,641$55,411+21%
Loyola University Chicago$46,241$47,578+3%
Luther Rice College & Seminary$38,760$43,924+13%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (15 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas$38,140$40,502$43,822——
Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas—$45,207———
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin—$44,738———
National Median—$45,207———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Counselors, All Other

All counselors not listed separately.

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Religious Workers, All Other

All religious workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dallas Baptist University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.