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Student Counseling Schools in New Jersey

448 students earned Student Counseling degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

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 426
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU. A typical student attending NJCU will pay a net price of $13,297.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at TCNJ. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,158 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation.

#9

Rowan University

Glassboro
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 37% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,756 after graduation.

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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