Location: Siloam Springs, AR•In-State Tuition: $30,832•Admission Rate: 68%•Avg SAT: 1222
Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,996
28th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$26,750
Est. from national median (19 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where John Brown University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all pastoral counseling and specialized ministries bachelors's programs nationally

John Brown University (estimated ±10%)Other pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How John Brown University graduates compare to all programs nationally

John Brown University earns $28k — 28th percentile among pastoral counseling and specialized ministries bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs$30,832$27,996—$26,750*—
Grace Christian UniversityWyoming$14,992$48,916—$38,453*0.79
Evangel UniversitySpringfield$27,192$41,357$31,773$27,000*0.65
Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock$27,298$38,473$46,276—*—
Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas$20,462$37,436$34,572$24,083*0.64
Taylor UniversityUpland$39,104$37,035——*—
National Median—$32,226—$26,750*0.83
* Estimated from similar programs

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 John Brown University, approximately 21% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.