Counselor Education at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Counselor Education, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 counselor education degrees were granted at West Virginia University.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Counselor Education Rankings at West Virginia University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Counselor Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 86 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 296 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #164 of 283 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Counselor Education graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Counselor Education graduates at West Virginia University are 78% women (21) and 22% men (6).
Counselor Education Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 27 master’s counselor education degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 78% were women (21) and 22% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than 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 West Virginia University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.