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Student Counseling Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 486 students earned their Student Counseling degrees in NJ.

A Student Counseling major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 459
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in New Jersey

There are 7,090 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a student counseling grad in the state is $72,050, compared to a typical salary of $60,160 nationwide.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
20,744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,078 a year.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $17,510.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,918 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,504 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at TCNJ. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $15,365.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,484.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,436 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,324. Graduates earn an average $54,123 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Rowan University

Glassboro
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,009 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $11,397.

Student Counseling Careers in NJ

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $69,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,633
Educational Administration 1,107
Special Education 799
Teacher Education Subject Specific 764
General Education 702
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 62
Multilingual Education 45

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