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Counselor Education Schools in Pennsylvania

455 students earned Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Counselor Education major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Counselor Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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 388
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Counselor Education Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 8,020 people in the state and 285,460 people in the nation working in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services jobs.

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Wages for Counselor Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a counselor education/school counseling and guidance services grad in the state is $61,260, compared to a typical salary of $60,160 nationwide.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. 82% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $43,577. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,358 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $46,701 after graduation. A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $21,484.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,384. 87% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 95% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Eastern University

Saint Davids
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,080 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Counselor Education Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
College Student Counseling 68
Other Student Counseling 56

View all majors related to Counselor Education

View Nationwide Counselor Education Report

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