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Student Counseling Doctor's Degree

Student Counseling Doctor’s Degrees

A doctor’s degree in Student Counseling is offered at 440 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Student Counseling.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,714 people earned theirStudent Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Student Counseling at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 14
Associate’s Degree 4
Bachelor’s Degree 14
Master’s Degree 13,234
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 448

Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Student Counseling of $54,366 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 493 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Student Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 391 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 223 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Walden University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 194 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 182 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#8

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 177 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 164 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

University of La Verne is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

National University

San Diego, CA

National University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Concordia University-Irvine is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 122 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY

St Bonaventure University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 113 doctor's degrees in Student Counseling 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 is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Student Counseling Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 12,270
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 952
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 492

Below are some popular majors similar to Student Counseling that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 108,054
Educational Administration and Supervision 42,255
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 39,881
Special Education and Teaching 33,988
Education, General 27,481

References

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