Counselor Education Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Counselor Education is offered at 421 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Counselor Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Counselor Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Counselor Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,270 people earned theirCounselor 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 (this page) | 11,839 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 413 |
Earnings of Counselor Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Counselor Education of $54,366 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Counselor Education. About 83.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,814 |
| Women | 9,211 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Counselor Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,255 | 56.7% |
| Asian | 380 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,167 | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,240 | 11.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 340 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 402 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 156 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Counselor Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 476 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Counselor Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Counselor Education students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 382 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master'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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 202 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master'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.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 144 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 138 master'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.
William & Mary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master'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.
Concordia University-Irvine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Counselor Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master'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 Southern California is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Counselor Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master'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.
St Bonaventure University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Counselor Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 113 master'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 North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 112 master'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.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Counselor Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Counselor Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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