Counselor Education at University of West Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for Counselor Education, you may want to check out the program at University of West Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Alabama sits in Livingston, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 counselor education degrees were granted at University of West Alabama.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of West Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of West Alabama. Among 6,820 students, 5,126 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 591 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Counselor Education Rankings at University of West Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Alabama’s Counselor Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 86 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 296 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 283 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Counselor Education graduates at University of West Alabama, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Counselor Education graduates at University of West Alabama are 95% women (82) and 5% men (4).
Counselor Education Master’s Program at University of West Alabama
Of the 62 master’s counselor education graduates at University of West Alabama, 95% were women (59) and 5% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Counselor Education Graduates
Students who finish Counselor Education program at University of West Alabama work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Counselor Education majors, 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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