Counselor Education at University of Alabama at Birmingham
What traits are you looking for in a school for Counselor Education, consider the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 counselor education degrees were granted at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Counselor Education Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Counselor Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 296 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 283 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Counselor Education graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Counselor Education graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 79% women (37) and 21% men (10).
Counselor Education Master’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Of the 41 master’s counselor education degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 76% were women (31) and 24% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, below the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Counselor Education Graduates
Students who finish Counselor Education program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Counselor Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $87,699 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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