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Student Counseling Schools in Illinois

336 students earned Student Counseling degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Student Counseling is the 40th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Illinois

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 305
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a student counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of student counseling majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Illinois

12,620 people in the state and 285,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to student counseling.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Illinois

Student Counseling grads earn an average of $56,540 in the state and $60,160 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,262 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending EIU will pay a net price of $13,098.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU. A typical student attending WIU will pay a net price of $15,305. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,643 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. 56% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

In their early career, Bradley grads earn an average salary of $49,859. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Bradley will pay a net price of $25,196.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Roosevelt will pay a net price of $21,678.

Student Counseling Careers in IL

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $50,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to student counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Educational Administration 1,821
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,083
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
Teacher Education Subject Specific 788
Special Education 631
General Education 363
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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