Counselor Education Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Counselor Education is offered at 421 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Counselor Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.4% of Counselor Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Counselor Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 12,270 degrees were awarded toCounselor Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Counselor Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,839 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 413 |
Earnings of Counselor Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Counselor Education of $54,366 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,264 |
| 4 years | $54,366 |
| 5 years | $60,575 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Counselor Education students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 90 |
| Women | 316 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Counselor Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 51.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 23.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 26 | 6.4% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Counselor Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 476 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Counselor Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 223 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 202 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 194 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 170 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 170 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of La Verne is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. This school awarded 121 doctor's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their doctor's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Counselor Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 952 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 492 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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