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Student Counseling Schools in Massachusetts

217 students earned Student Counseling degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Student Counseling is the 8th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Massachusetts

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 186
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a student counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of student counseling majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Massachusetts

There are 8,050 people in the state and 285,460 people in the nation working in student counseling jobs.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a student counseling grad in the state is $69,570, compared to a typical salary of $60,160 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,087 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,951. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,752.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,448 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Assumption. This private school has an average net price of $29,898.

#7

Springfield College

Springfield
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $37,987 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,082. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at Merrimack will pay a net price of $34,367.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,816 after earning their degree at this institution.

Student Counseling Careers in MA

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14% $67,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to student counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,555
Special Education 1,313
General Education 1,285
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,283
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 671
Other Education 438
Instructional Media Design 198

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