Master’s Degrees in Student Counseling
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12,244 students earned their master's degree in student counseling. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in student counseling is $42,986. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,076 and the high is $47,059.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for student counseling majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in student counseling. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,117 |
| Women | 10,127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 392 |
| Black or African American | 1,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,305 |
| White | 6,837 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,062 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 466 colleges that offer a master’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The student counseling program at Liberty University awarded 364 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Capella University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. 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. The student counseling program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 183 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at NYU. Of these students, 78% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their master's degree in student counseling from USC. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. The student counseling program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 165 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of La Verne comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,340 per year. The student counseling program at University of La Verne awarded 146 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Sacramento is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 32,200 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. The student counseling program at California State University - Sacramento awarded 140 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Angelo State University. 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, 139 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Angelo State. About 93% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at NAU. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
National University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their master's degree in student counseling from National University. Of these students, 84% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Irvine. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. The student counseling program at Concordia University, Irvine awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandman University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Brandman. Of these students, 85% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The student counseling program at California State University - Northridge awarded 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 93% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 25,400 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, 112 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Fresno State. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 109 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at Cal State LA. About 72% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Alabama is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 109 master's degrees were handed out to student counseling majors at University of West Alabama. Of these students, 94% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. The student counseling program at Kansas State University awarded 107 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wake Forest University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. The student counseling program at Wake Forest University awarded 102 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Student Counseling Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education | 11,039 |
| College Student Counseling | 931 |
| Other Student Counseling | 274 |
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| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29,374 |
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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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