Master’s Degrees in Student Counseling
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,915 people earned their master's degree in student counseling. This earns it the #20 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in student counseling is $43,154. 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 $40,121 to a high of $47,059.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in student counseling is $41,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $49,043 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,125.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in student counseling. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,239 |
| Women | 10,676 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 419 |
| Black or African American | 1,589 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,146 |
| White | 7,409 |
| International Students | 208 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,144 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 466 colleges that offer a master’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for student counseling students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Liberty University. Of these students, 89% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. 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, 219 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Capella University. Of these students, 89% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 183 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Mizzou. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NYU. Of these students, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in student counseling from USC. Of these students, 81% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cumberlands. About 94% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of La Verne is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in student counseling from ULV. About 80% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 140 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Sac State. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Angelo State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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, 139 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Angelo State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NAU. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in student counseling from National University. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Concordia University, Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 61% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandman University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Brandman. About 82% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 40,300 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, 117 people received their master's degree in student counseling from CSUN. About 80% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 91% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fresno is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 112 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Fresno State. About 77% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. 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, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from University of West Alabama. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cal State LA. About 85% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 107 people received their master's degree in student counseling from K -State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Wake Forest University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Wake Forest University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 11,677 | |
| 945 | |
| 293 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to student counseling that offer master’s degrees.
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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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