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Student Counseling Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 336 students earned their Student Counseling degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Student Counseling is the 87th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Illinois

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 305
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 12,620 people employed in jobs related to a student counseling degree, compared to 285,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Illinois

In this state, student counseling grads earn an average of $56,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,160.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,262 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Graduates earn an average $39,415 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,223 a year. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,643 a year. 42% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,609 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,590.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,678. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Student Counseling Careers in IL

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $50,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to student counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,473
Educational Administration 1,825
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,676
Special Education 1,153
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
General Education 453
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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