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Student Counseling Schools in Massachusetts

217 students earned Student Counseling degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Student Counseling is the 112th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 186
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Massachusetts

There are 8,050 people in the state and 285,460 people in the nation working in student counseling jobs.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a student counseling grad in the state is $69,570, compared to a typical salary of $60,160 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Cambridge College grads earn an average salary of $37,087.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,876 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,839 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,017. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,448 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,898. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Assumption.

#7

Springfield College

Springfield
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,961 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 10%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

In their early career, Merrimack grads earn an average salary of $49,705. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,367.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Student Counseling Careers in MA

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14% $67,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,555
Special Education 1,313
General Education 1,285
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,283
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 671
Other Education 438
Instructional Media Design 198

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