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Graduate Certificates in Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services

885 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 157 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 34% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.2% of counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Majors

In 2020-2021, 885 earned their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. This makes it the 9th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11,039
Graduate Certificate 885
Doctor’s Degree 382
Associate Degree 6
Basic Certificate 6
Undergraduate Certificate 3
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Majors With Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors with their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. About 87.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 108
Women 777
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The racial-ethnic distribution of counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 16
Black or African American 185
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 533
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 58
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There are 157 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
103 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students seekinga graduate certificate is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at Capella University awarded 103 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
52 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valdosta State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from VSU. About 90% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
37 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Mizzou. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#4

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from UofSC. Of these students, 94% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at Clemson University awarded 33 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
33 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at Oregon State University awarded 33 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#7

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Alabama. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors at University of West Alabama. Of these students, 93% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors at Florida State. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Seattle Pacific University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,273 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 graduate certificates were handed out to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors at SPU. Of these students, 96% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. The counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at University of Central Florida awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#11

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Cal U. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from University at Buffalo. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#12

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lehigh University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors at Lehigh. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from University of West Georgia. Of these students, 100% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Manhattan College. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,052 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Manhattan. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#16

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Regent University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at Regent University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#16

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The College of Saint Rose. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,114 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Saint Rose. Of these students, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, Georgia
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fort Valley State University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,344 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors at Fort Valley State University. Of these students, 86% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from UGA. Of these students, 77% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southeast Missouri State University. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,461 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,858 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors at Southeast Missouri State University.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Student Counseling 176
College Student Counseling 117

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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