Master’s Degrees in Student Counseling
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
In 2020-2021, 12,244 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 | 12,244 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,178 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 418 |
Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in student counseling is $42,986. 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 $40,076 to a high of $47,059.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for student counseling students who are master's degree holders.
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 | 2,117 |
| Women | 10,127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 392 |
| Black or African American | 1,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,305 |
| White | 6,837 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,062 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 364 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Liberty University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Capella University. About 90% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Mizzou. Of these students, 48% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NYU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The student counseling program at University of Southern California awarded 173 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Cumberlands. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,340 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 146 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at ULV. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Sac State. About 78% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The student counseling program at Angelo State University awarded 139 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NAU. About 76% of this group were women, and 49% 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 $15,480 per year. The student counseling program at National University awarded 132 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% 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 $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Concordia University, Irvine. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $12,240 per year. The student counseling program at Brandman University awarded 118 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at CSUN. About 81% 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. The student counseling program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded 115 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Fresno State. About 84% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cal State LA. Of these students, 72% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from University of West Alabama. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at K -State. Of these students, 84% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Wake Forest University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29,374 |
| Educational Administration | 28,511 |
| Special Education | 21,797 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17,998 |
| General Education | 17,801 |
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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