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Counselor Education Schools in New Jersey

412 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Counselor Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Counselor Education Majors in New Jersey

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 398
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a counselor education/school counseling and guidance services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Counselor Education Grads in New Jersey

7,090 people in the state and 285,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services.

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Wages for Counselor Education Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, counselor education/school counseling and guidance services grads earn an average of $72,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,160.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 38% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,751 a year.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.87 years to graduate. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $57,264 after graduation.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

#6

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $18,498.

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,158. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#10

Rider University

Lawrenceville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,393 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

Counselor Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $69,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
College Student Counseling 32
Other Student Counseling 4

View all majors related to Counselor Education

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