Doctor’s Degrees in Student Counseling
Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 401 people earned their doctor's degree in student counseling. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in student counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,003 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,080 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 401 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in student counseling is $77,288. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,985 to a high of $85,060.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for student counseling majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in student counseling. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 321 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 197 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Texas A&M University - Commerce make a median salary of 77,288.
Regent University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Regent. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regent University student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UGA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Georgia student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UMCP. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Maryland - College Park student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNC Charlotte. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at University of North Carolina at Charlotte make a median salary of 77,288.
The 5th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree 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 $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Oregon State. About 70% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Oregon State University make a median salary of 77,288.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from SHSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 77,288.
The 9th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from IU Bloomington. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
University of Iowa is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Iowa. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at University of Iowa make a median salary of 77,288.
University of North Texas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNT. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at University of North Texas make a median salary of 77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UARK. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 77,288.
George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GWU. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
University of Florida is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UF. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Georgia State. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Georgia State University make a median salary of 77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Governors State University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GSU. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
University of Mississippi is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Ole Miss. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
Kansas State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from K -State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
The 19th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Mizzou. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Missouri - Columbia student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
Student Counseling Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education | 366 |
| College Student Counseling | 34 |
| Other Student Counseling | 1 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
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.
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