Doctor’s Degrees in Student Counseling
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 407 people earned their doctor's degree in student counseling. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in student counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,915 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 407 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in student counseling is $49,591. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,664 to a high of $57,093.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in student counseling is $57,628. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $117,409 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $47,455.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in student counseling. About 76.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 312 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 203 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Capella University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Capella University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Regent University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Regent. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UGA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from SHSU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNC Charlotte. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UMCP. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Oregon State. Of these students, 59% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from IU Bloomington. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Iowa.
University of North Texas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNT. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Governors State University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GSU. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 100% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Georgia State. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UARK. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St. Mary's University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from St. Mary's. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Kansas State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from K -State.
Student Counseling Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 379 | |
| 28 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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