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Doctor’s Degrees in Student Counseling

418 Yearly Graduations
$49,591 Median Salary
73% Women
There are 87 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in student counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.3% of student counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors

In 2020-2021, 418 doctor's degrees were awarded to student counseling majors. 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 12,244
Graduate Certificate 1,178
Doctor’s Degree 418

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

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for student counseling students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in student counseling. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 112
Women 306
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The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 73
Hispanic or Latino 45
White 240
International Students 18
Other Races/Ethnicities 27
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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
85% Women
36% 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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Capella University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
21% 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. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
57% 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 $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The student counseling program at Regent University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at UGA. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
55% 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. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at SHSU. Of these students, 82% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% 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. The student counseling program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% 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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at UMCP. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
18% 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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The student counseling program at Oregon State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
40% 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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at IU Bloomington. About 70% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The student counseling program at University of Iowa awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
22% 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. 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. The student counseling program at University of North Texas awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
50% 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. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,554 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% 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. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at GWU. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Georgia State. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% 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 Mississippi. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Ole Miss. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
13% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UF. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UARK. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#19

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% 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 $33,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at St. Mary's. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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. The student counseling program at Kansas State University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to student counseling that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 7,684
General Education 2,177
Curriculum & Instruction 1,434
Teacher Education Subject Specific 495
Teacher Education Grade Specific 431

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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