Location: Phoenixville, PA•In-State Tuition: $24,510•Admission Rate: 78%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$32,227
Est. from national median (22 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$26,750
Est. from national median (19 programs)

Where University of Valley Forge Stands

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

University of Valley Forge (estimated ±10%)Other pastoral counseling and specialized ministries programs

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Valley Forge—$42,530—
Grace College and Theological Seminary$25,060$46,577+86%
Lubbock Christian University$38,473$46,276+20%
Liberty University$34,083$41,716+22%
Lancaster Bible College$35,286$30,595-13%

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Valley ForgePhoenixville$24,510$32,227*$42,530$26,750*—
Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster$29,990$35,286*$30,595$22,584*0.64
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 University of Valley Forge, approximately 51% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 22 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.