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Master’s Degrees in College Student Counseling & Personnel Services

931 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 69 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in college student counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 39% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of college student counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of College Student Counseling Majors

In 2020-2021, 931 earned their master's degree in college student counseling. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in college student counseling at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 931
Graduate Certificate 117
Doctor’s Degree 33
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of College Student Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for college student counseling majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in college student counseling. About 76.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 221
Women 710
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The racial-ethnic distribution of college student counseling master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 31
Black or African American 149
Hispanic or Latino 137
White 536
International Students 16
Other Races/Ethnicities 62
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There are 69 colleges that offer a master’s degree in college student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
61 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for college student counseling students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The college student counseling program at University of Southern California awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in college student counseling from A-State. Of these students, 82% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
37 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for college student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Carolina University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,435 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at WCU. About 84% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
36 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at NC State. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
34 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for college student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at ATU. About 59% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
33 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for college student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Angelo State University. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at Angelo State. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#7

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Pembroke comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,280 per year. The college student counseling program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#8

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Appalachian State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in college student counseling. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at Appalachian State. About 69% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for college student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at BGSU. Of these students, 82% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
27 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in college student counseling from Indiana State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#11

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California
26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Lutheran University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in college student counseling. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,450 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at CLU. About 85% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
26 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in college student counseling. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The college student counseling program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in college student counseling. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The college student counseling program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
26 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in college student counseling. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in college student counseling from Seattle U. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
25 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The college student counseling program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#16

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ball State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in college student counseling from Ball State. About 70% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

22 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to college student counseling majors at IUP. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#17

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
22 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in college student counseling from UF. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#19

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
21 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in college student counseling. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in college student counseling from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in college student counseling. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. The college student counseling program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to college student counseling that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Counselor Education 11,039
Other Student Counseling 274

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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