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Central Christian College of Kansas delivers pastoral counseling training at just $12,473 net cost, making it nearly half the price of most alternatives in the state. The $17,047 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects varying institutional approaches to ministry education. Kansas churches and faith-based counseling centers benefit from this pipeline of graduates, particularly as rural communities face mental health provider shortages that trained pastoral counselors can help address.
9
Programs
$12,473 – $29,520
Net Price Range
38.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,473 $21,000 23.0%
2 $15,686 $10,950 28.6%
3 $19,868 $35,050 32.9% 52.7%
4 $22,403 $32,200 29.0% 61.1%
5 $23,335 $33,890 44.1% 81.9%
6 $23,608 $18,424 54.8% 48.0%
7 $27,310 $38,480 33.5% 70.2%
8 $28,827 $26,590 55.2% 52.7%
9 $29,520 $36,120 46.2% 66.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Central Christian College of Kansas so much cheaper than other pastoral counseling programs?

Central Christian College charges a net cost of $12,473 compared to the state average of around $22,500. The school maintains lower overhead costs in McPherson while offering focused ministry training without extensive campus amenities.

How do graduation rates vary among Kansas pastoral counseling programs?

Graduation rates range from 23% at Central Christian College to 55.2% at Barclay College. Manhattan Christian College and Barclay College both exceed 54% graduation rates despite having very different net costs at $23,608 and $28,827 respectively.

Where do graduates typically find employment in Kansas?

Kansas pastoral counseling graduates often serve in rural churches, hospital chaplaincy programs, and community counseling centers. The state's agricultural communities particularly value ministers trained in both spiritual care and mental health support, especially given limited rural mental health resources.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.