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Graduate Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services

Graduate Certificates in Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services

840 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 157 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 840 people earned their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. This makes it the 18th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11,820
Graduate Certificate 840
Doctor’s Degree 366
Basic Certificate 8
Bachelor’s Degree 7
Associate Degree 4
Undergraduate Certificate 2

Earnings of Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. About 86.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 111
Women 729
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The racial-ethnic distribution of counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 26
Black or African American 212
Hispanic or Latino 73
White 472
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 50
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There are 157 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
52 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valdosta State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from VSU. Of these students, 93% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
37 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Mizzou. About 87% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from UofSC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
33 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Oregon State. About 88% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
28 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Alabama. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from University of West Alabama. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Florida State. About 86% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Seattle Pacific University. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,965 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from SPU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from UCF. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from University at Buffalo. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#12

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lehigh University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Lehigh. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from University of West Georgia. Of these students, 84% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Manhattan University

Riverdale, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Manhattan University. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Manhattan. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#16

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Regent University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Regent. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#16

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, Georgia
14 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fort Valley State University. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Fort Valley State University. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#19

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from UGA. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#19

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for counselor education/school counseling and guidance services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southeast Missouri State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,151 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services from Southeast Missouri State University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to counselor education/school counseling and guidance services that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Student Counseling 125
College Student Counseling 115

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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