Student Counseling at Kansas State University
If you plan to study Student Counseling, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kansas State University is in Manhattan, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 124 student counseling degrees were granted at Kansas State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kansas State University
Online coursework is an option at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Counseling Rankings at Kansas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kansas State University’s Student Counseling program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 30 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 309 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 305 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 30 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 309 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 305 |
Earnings for Student Counseling Graduates from Kansas State University
Students who complete Kansas State University’s Student Counseling program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,444 |
| 2 years | $39,663 |
| 3 years | $46,203 |
| 4 years | $50,734 |
| 5 years | $52,008 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Student Counseling graduates from Kansas State University take home a median $50,734, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Student Counseling graduates at Kansas State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Student Counseling graduates at Kansas State University are 73% women (91) and 27% men (33).
Student Counseling Master’s Program at Kansas State University
Of the 83 master’s student counseling degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 73% were women (61) and 27% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Student Counseling master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 23% of Student Counseling master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Student Counseling Doctoral Program at Kansas State University
Of the 8 doctoral student counseling degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Student Counseling doctoral degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Student Counseling doctoral degree recipients at Kansas State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Student Counseling Concentrations at Kansas State University
The Student Counseling program at Kansas State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education | 41 |
| Other Student Counseling | 83 |
Best-Paid Careers for Student Counseling Graduates
Those who complete Student Counseling program at Kansas State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Student Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $87,699 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.