Graduate Certificates in Student Counseling
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,164 people earned their graduate certificate in student counseling. This makes it the 19th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in student counseling is $44,597. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,560 to a high of $48,965.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in student counseling is $52,422. 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, $56,688 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $45,567.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in student counseling. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 169 |
| Women | 995 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 701 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 184 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for student counseling students seekinga graduate certificate 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, 103 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Capella University. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
International Institute for Restorative Practices comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from IIRP Graduate School. Of these students, 80% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Valdosta State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from VSU. Of these students, 92% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from K -State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Mizzou. Of these students, 87% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Butler University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Butler. About 84% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. 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, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Oregon State.
The 6th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from UofSC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
University of West Alabama comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University of West Alabama. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Florida State. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Appalachian State. Of these students, 85% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Seattle Pacific University. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,504 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from SPU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
University of Central Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from UCF. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Angelo State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Angelo State. About 83% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Cal State LA. About 73% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Georgia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University of West Georgia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Manhattan College. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Manhattan. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University at Buffalo. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Student Counseling Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 856 | |
| 177 | |
| 131 |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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