Doctor’s Degrees in Student Counseling
Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 401 people earned their doctor's degree in student counseling. This makes it the 57th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in student counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,003 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,080 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 401 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in student counseling is $77,288. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,985 to a high of $85,060.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for student counseling students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in student counseling. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 321 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 197 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Texas A&M Commerce. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - Commerce student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Regent University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. 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 doctor's degree in student counseling from Regent. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Regent graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
University of Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UGA. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
Sam Houston State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from SHSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Sam Houston State University student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
The 5th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNC Charlotte. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Charlotte student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UMCP. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
Oregon State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Oregon State. Of these students, 70% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oregon State University student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from IU Bloomington. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 77,288.
The 9th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Iowa. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Iowa student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
University of North Texas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UNT. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. University of North Texas student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
Governors State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Governors State University make a median salary of 77,288.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from The Chicago School Chicago Campus. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Chicago School Chicago Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from GWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at George Washington University make a median salary of 77,288.
Georgia State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Georgia State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Georgia State University student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mississippi. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from Ole Miss. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at University of Mississippi make a median salary of 77,288.
The 12th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UF. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,288.
University of Arkansas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from UARK. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arkansas student counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,288.
St. Mary's University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,782 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from St. Mary's. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at St. Mary's University make a median salary of 77,288.
Kansas State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in student counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in student counseling from K -State. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in student counseling at Kansas State University make a median salary of 77,288.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to student counseling that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
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.
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