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Doctor’s Degrees in Student Counseling

407 Yearly Graduations
$49,591 Median Salary
$57,628 Median Debt
There are 87 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in student counseling. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.2% of student counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 407 people earned their doctor's degree in student counseling. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in student counseling at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12,915
Graduate Certificate 1,164
Doctor’s Degree 407

Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in student counseling is $49,591. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,664 and the high is $57,093.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in student counseling is $57,628. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $117,409 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $47,455.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in student counseling. About 76.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 95
Women 312
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The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 88
Hispanic or Latino 48
White 203
International Students 21
Other Races/Ethnicities 34
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There are 87 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
39 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for student counseling students seekinga doctor's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Capella University. About 88% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Texas A&M Commerce. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Regent. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UGA. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sam Houston State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from SHSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNC Charlotte. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
11 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UMCP. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Oregon State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
10 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Iowa.

#11

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNT. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Governors State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
8 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Georgia State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#12

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UF. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
8 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UARK. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#19

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Mary's University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from St. Mary's. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Kansas State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from K -State.

Student Counseling Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
379
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to student counseling that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
8,260
2,369
1,730
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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