Master’s Degrees in Student Counseling
Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,003 people 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in student counseling is $49,765. 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 $46,253 and the high is $55,565.
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 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,170 |
| Women | 10,833 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 442 |
| Black or African American | 1,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,306 |
| White | 7,333 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,165 |
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Liberty University. Of these students, 89% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at Liberty University make a median salary of 49,765.
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 $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, 183 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Mizzou. Of these students, 66% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 49,765.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NYU. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in student counseling from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. University of Southern California student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,765.
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 $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cumberlands. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of the Cumberlands student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,765.
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 $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in student counseling from ULV. About 80% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at University of La Verne make a median salary of 49,765.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Sac State. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 49,765.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Angelo State. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Angelo State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
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 $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NAU. About 76% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
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 $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in student counseling from National University. Of these students, 81% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that National University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
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 $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Concordia University, Irvine. About 87% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 49,765.
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 $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Brandman. Of these students, 77% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brandman University student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,765.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in student counseling from CSUN. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Of these students, 93% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southeastern Oklahoma State University student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,765.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Fresno State. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Fresno State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from University of West Alabama. Of these students, 95% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at University of West Alabama make a median salary of 49,765.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cal State LA. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 49,765.
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 $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in student counseling from K -State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at Kansas State University make a median salary of 49,765.
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 $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Wake Forest University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that Wake Forest University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,765.
Student Counseling Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education | 11,820 |
| College Student Counseling | 880 |
| Other Student Counseling | 303 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
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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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