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Student Counseling Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 579 students earned their Student Counseling degrees in PA.

In this state, Student Counseling is the 6th most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 456
Post-Master’s Certificate 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 104
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 8,020 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, student counseling grads earn an average of $61,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,160.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,363. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
185 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,602 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. This private school has an average net price of $43,577.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $21,484. Graduates earn an average $46,701 after graduation. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $79,832 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 83% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Eastern University

Saint Davids
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,011. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Student Counseling Careers in PA

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,839
Educational Administration 1,855
Special Education 1,854
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,776
General Education 1,014
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Other Education 250

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