Master in Pastoral Studies/Counseling (Master's)

At Neumann University, tuition comes to 10,800 USD per year.

This field studies the theory and principles of pastoral care. Students learn pastoral leadership, counseling psychology, crisis intervention, pastoral care, and theological and spiritual counseling.

It prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. The training also applies to specific types of ministry.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Neumann University is based at One Neumann Drive in Aston, Pennsylvania, and offers degree study online or on campus. Its 2,174 enrolled students learn in a setting with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Campus facilities include classrooms, studios, residence halls, and a dining hall. Students can also take part in 20 intercollegiate men's and women's sports.

Practical learning is central to the academic experience. Every major requires a clinical, field, or internship experience, giving students opportunities to apply classroom learning in professional settings. Nursing is a significant area of study. The program's faculty all have clinical experience, and students benefit from long-standing clinical relationships with hospitals in the region. For the 2023-2024 graduating class, the first-time NCLEX-RN passage rate was 95.29 percent; across graduates from 2021-2024, the three-year first-time passage rate was 97.08 percent.

Other academic pathways include degree completion and graduate study, with options connected to clinical mental health counseling, cybersecurity, public safety administration, and school leadership. Online study provides a route for students who need to complete a bachelor's degree remotely, while campus-based study offers access to residential facilities and student activities. Financial aid is common, with 95 percent of students receiving some form of assistance. Among 2024 graduates, 93 percent were employed, enrolled in graduate school, serving in the military, or volunteering within six months of graduation.