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2023 Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

397 Colleges
$10,143 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$44,092 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Student Counseling Master's Degree School for You

Student Counseling is the #22 most popular major in the country with 13,840 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 397 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for student counseling students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for student counseling majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Student Counseling

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

Our analysis found University of the Cumberlands to be the best value school for student counseling students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.

Cumberlands graduate students pay an average of $4,582 in tuition and fees each year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Concordia University, Irvine. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Concordia University, Irvine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irvine.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Concordia University, Irvine are $8,564 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Concordia University, Irvine also is in the top 10% of our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

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#3

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378 a year.

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#4

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wilmington University is a great value for student counseling students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Wilmington University are $9,060 per year.

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#5

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at WSC are $9,597 per year.

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#6

Doane University

Crete, NE

Doane University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree student counseling programs. Doane Crete is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete.

Doane Crete graduate students pay an average of $8,586 in tuition and fees each year.

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#7

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

McDaniel College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

McDaniel graduate students pay an average of $9,568 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, McDaniel also is in the top 20% of our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

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#8

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Drake are $11,988 a year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Drake also did well on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#9

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

Brandman University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree student counseling programs. Brandman is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Brandman are $12,720 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Brandman also is in the top 15% of our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full Student Counseling at Brandman University Report

#10

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree student counseling programs. Located in the town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at BVU are $9,936 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BVU also is in the top 15% of our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full Student Counseling at Buena Vista University Report

#11

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

University of Scranton came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at University of Scranton are $11,630 per year.

University of Scranton excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list.

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#12

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree student counseling programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Fitchburg State are $6,012 a year.

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#13

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

With a ranking of #13, Chadron State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for student counseling students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Chadron State College are $10,727 per year.

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#14

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Seattle University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Seattle U are $14,310 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Seattle U is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list.

Full Student Counseling at Seattle University Report

#15

Westminster College Pennsylvania

New Wilmington, PA

Westminster College Pennsylvania ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of New Wilmington, Westminster New Wilmington is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Westminster New Wilmington are $13,170 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Westminster New Wilmington also is in the top 10% of our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Northwest are $7,064 per year.

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#17

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

Whitworth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for student counseling students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Whitworth are $12,456 a year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Whitworth also did well on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Student Counseling at Whitworth University Report

#18

Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC

Salem College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Salem is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Salem are $8,400 a year.

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Fresno Pacific University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Fresno Pacific graduate students pay an average of $15,060 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Fresno Pacific also did well on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Fresno Pacific University

#19

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD

Northern State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public college with a small student population.

NSU graduate students pay an average of $11,936 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, NSU is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list.

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#21

Providence College

Providence, RI

Providence College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree student counseling programs. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Providence graduate students pay an average of $9,750 in tuition and fees each year.

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#22

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for student counseling students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.

Youngstown State University graduate students pay an average of $6,931 in tuition and fees each year.

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Concordia University, Nebraska did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for student counseling students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Concordia University, Nebraska are $8,650 a year.

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With a ranking of #24, The College of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s best value schools for student counseling students working on their master’s degree. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing.

TCNJ graduate students pay an average of $15,031 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, TCNJ is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools list.

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Lubbock Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for student counseling students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. LCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Lubbock.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at LCU are $9,540 a year.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Lubbock Christian University

Rest of the Top Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools

#26

Winona State University

Winona, MN
#27

Stephens College

Columbia, MO
#28

Loras College

Dubuque, IA
#29

Harding University

Searcy, AR
#29

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA
#34

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA
#34

Marywood University

Scranton, PA
#36

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS
#37

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#38

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ
#39

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH
#40

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR
#41

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN
#43

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL
#44

Spalding University

Louisville, KY
#45

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL
#47

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, TN
#49

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, PR
#50

National University

La Jolla, CA

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 397 different United States student counseling schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
52 California State University - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
53 Evangel University Springfield, MO
54 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
55 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS
55 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK
57 Creighton University Omaha, NE
58 Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN
59 Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Student Counseling graduate students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Student Counseling Master's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
60 Capital University Columbus, OH
61 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
61 Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO
63 Trinity Washington University Washington, DC
63 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA
65 California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA
66 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR
66 University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN
66 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
69 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX
70 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
71 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
71 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX
73 Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Portales, NM
73 Bradley University Peoria, IL
75 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY
75 East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX
77 University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA
77 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
79 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
79 Malone University Canton, OH
79 Gardner - Webb University Boiling Springs, NC

Student Counseling by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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