Counselor Education at Western Illinois University
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Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 counselor education degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Western Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Counselor Education Rankings at Western Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Counselor Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 296 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 283 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Counselor Education graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Counselor Education graduates at Western Illinois University are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Counselor Education Master’s Program at Western Illinois University
Of the 14 master’s counselor education graduates at Western Illinois University, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Counselor Education Graduates
Those who complete Counselor Education program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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