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Counselor Education Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 675 students earned their Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Counselor Education is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Counselor Education Majors in Virginia

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 631
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 18.1%
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Jobs for Counselor Education Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 7,270 people employed in jobs related to a counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degree, compared to 285,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Counselor Education Jobs in Virginia

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services grads earn an average of $65,230 in the state and $60,160 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
338 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 34% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

In their early career, Regent grads earn an average salary of $34,846. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 94% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,593. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301.

#10

Hampton University

Hampton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,824. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,644 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

Counselor Education Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $60,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Student Counseling 26

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