Student Counseling Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Student Counseling is offered at 440 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Student Counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.3% of Student Counseling graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,714 students earned theirStudent Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Student Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree | 13,234 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 448 |
Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Student Counseling of $54,366 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,264 |
| 4 years | $54,366 |
| 5 years | $60,575 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Student Counseling students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 344 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Student Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 51.9% |
| Asian | 15 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 23.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 28 | 6.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 493 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Student Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Student Counseling students seeking a doctor's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 391 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 223 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 202 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 194 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 164 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of La Verne is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 113 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 112 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Student Counseling Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12,270 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 952 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 492 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Student Counseling that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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