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Graduate Certificates in Student Counseling

1,178 Yearly Graduations
$45,173 Median Salary
87% 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 32% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of student counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,178 graduate certificates were awarded to student counseling majors. 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 12,244
Graduate Certificate 1,178
Doctor’s Degree 418
Basic Certificate 7
Associate Degree 6
Undergraduate Certificate 3
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in student counseling is $45,173. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,321 to a high of $54,650.

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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 87.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 151
Women 1,027
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The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 217
Hispanic or Latino 109
White 726
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 82
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There are 184 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
103 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for student counseling students seekinga graduate certificate is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The student counseling program at Capella University awarded 103 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

56 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

International Institute for Restorative Practices comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The student counseling program at International Institute for Restorative Practices awarded 56 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
52 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at VSU. Of these students, 90% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
40 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at K -State. Of these students, 83% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
37 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at Mizzou. About 92% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from UofSC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#6

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at Clemson. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#6

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
33 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at Oregon State. About 73% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
33 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $42,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,785 per year. The student counseling program at Butler University awarded 33 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at University of West Alabama. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at Florida State. Of these students, 89% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,839 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Appalachian State. About 85% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $35,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,273 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at SPU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at UCF. About 96% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
22 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Angelo State. Of these students, 91% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from Cal U. About 76% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in student counseling. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at Cal State LA. About 83% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Manhattan College. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,052 per year. The student counseling program at Manhattan College awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lehigh University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to student counseling majors at Lehigh. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Georgia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in student counseling. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in student counseling from University of West Georgia. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Student Counseling Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Counselor Education 885
Other Student Counseling 176
College Student Counseling 117

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 9,263
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,646
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Curriculum & Instruction 1,525

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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