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Student Counseling Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 701 students earned their Student Counseling degrees in VA.

In this state, Student Counseling is the 13th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 657
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 18.3%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Virginia

There are 7,270 people in the state and 285,460 people in the nation working in student counseling jobs.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Virginia

In this state, student counseling grads earn an average of $65,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,160.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
364 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 73% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion. This public school has an average net price of $17,204. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,593. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,818 a year.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,505. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Hampton University

Hampton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,824.

Student Counseling Careers in VA

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $60,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Educational Administration 1,582
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
Special Education 1,110
Teacher Education Grade Specific 984
General Education 864
Teacher Education Subject Specific 380
Other Education 289
Instructional Media Design 146

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