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Student Counseling Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 701 students earned their Student Counseling degrees in VA.

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 657
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 18.3%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,382. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,846 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,593. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $22,006.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#10

Hampton University

Hampton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,644 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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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