Counselor Education Master’s Degrees
There are 421 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Counselor Education.
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Education Levels of Counselor Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,270 students earned theirCounselor Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Counselor Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 11,839 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 413 |
Earnings of Counselor Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Counselor Education of $54,366 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,264 |
| 4 years | $54,366 |
| 5 years | $60,575 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Counselor Education students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Counselor Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 476 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Counselor Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Counselor Education students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 382 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 202 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 194 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of La Verne is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 138 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 130 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 113 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Counselor Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 952 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 492 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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