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Student Counseling Schools in Virginia

977 students earned Student Counseling degrees in Virginia in the <nil> year.

In this state, Student Counseling is the 7th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 920
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Virginia

7,270 people in the state and 285,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to student counseling.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a student counseling grad in the state is $65,230, compared to a typical salary of $60,160 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
364 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $35,216.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,120. 72% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,503 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,581. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $58,412.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,702 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $69,344 after graduation. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $20,507. 63% of students get financical aid.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,701 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Hampton University

Hampton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,267 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

Student Counseling Careers in VA

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $60,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,857
Educational Administration 1,582
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,393
Special Education 1,238
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
General Education 918
Other Education 315
Instructional Media Design 146

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