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Graduate Certificate in Student Counseling

Graduate Certificates in Student Counseling

1,080 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Median Salary
85% Women
There are 184 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in student counseling. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 39% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of student counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,080 people earned their graduate certificate in student counseling. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in student counseling is $58,038. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $58,038 and the high is $58,038.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in student counseling. About 85.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 160
Women 920
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The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 31
Black or African American 235
Hispanic or Latino 118
White 621
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 60
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There are 184 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#3

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
52 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
93% Women

Valdosta State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from VSU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that VSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,038.

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
40 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
68% Women

Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 40 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from K -State. Of these students, 68% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kansas State University student counseling graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,038.

#5

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
37 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
87% Women

University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. 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, 37 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Mizzou. Of these students, 87% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,038.

#6

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
33 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
91% Women

Butler University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Butler. Of these students, 91% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in student counseling at Butler University make a median salary of 58,038.

#6

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
33 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
88% Women

Oregon State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Oregon State. Of these students, 88% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in student counseling at Oregon State University make a median salary of 58,038.

#6

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
82% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from UofSC. About 82% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,038.

#10

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
28 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
96% Women

University of West Alabama comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University of West Alabama. About 96% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in student counseling at University of West Alabama make a median salary of 58,038.

#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
86% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Florida State. Of these students, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University student counseling graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,038.

#12

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
60% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Appalachian State. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Appalachian State University student counseling graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,038.

#13

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
71% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Seattle Pacific University. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,965 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from SPU. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in student counseling at Seattle Pacific University make a median salary of 58,038.

#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
94% Women

University of Central Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from UCF. About 94% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,038.

#15

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
22 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
95% Women

Angelo State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Angelo State. Of these students, 95% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Angelo State University student counseling graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,038.

#18

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
84% Women

University of West Georgia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University of West Georgia. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that University of West Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,038.

#18

Manhattan University

Riverdale, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
93% Women

Manhattan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Manhattan. About 93% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in student counseling at Manhattan University make a median salary of 58,038.

#18

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
$58,038 Average Salary
94% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University at Buffalo. About 94% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University at Buffalo student counseling graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,038.

Student Counseling Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Counselor Education 840
Other Student Counseling 125
College Student Counseling 115

Below are some popular majors that are similar to student counseling that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 9,140
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,527
Special Education 3,743
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,284
Instructional Media Design 1,337

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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