Master’s Degrees in Student Counseling
Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,003 people earned their master's degree in student counseling. This makes it the 20th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in student counseling is $49,734. 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 $46,243 to a high of $55,594.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for student counseling students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in student counseling. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,170 |
| Women | 10,833 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of student counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 442 |
| Black or African American | 1,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,306 |
| White | 7,333 |
| International Students | 199 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,165 |
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 466 colleges that offer a master’s degree in student counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Liberty University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at Liberty University make a median salary of 49,734.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. 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, 183 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Mizzou. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 49,734.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NYU. About 92% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in student counseling from USC. About 81% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at University of Southern California make a median salary of 49,734.
University of the Cumberlands is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cumberlands. About 84% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of the Cumberlands student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
University of La Verne is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in student counseling from ULV. Of these students, 80% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of La Verne student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
The 8th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Sac State. About 78% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 49,734.
Angelo State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Angelo State. About 88% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Angelo State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,734.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in student counseling from NAU. Of these students, 76% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at Northern Arizona University make a median salary of 49,734.
The 11th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in student counseling from National University. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in student counseling at National University make a median salary of 49,734.
Concordia University, Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 87% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Concordia University, Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,734.
Brandman University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Brandman. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Brandman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,734.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in student counseling from CSUN. About 84% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Northridge student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Southeastern Oklahoma State University student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
California State University - Fresno is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Fresno State. About 77% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Fresno student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Cal State LA. About 80% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal State LA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,734.
The 17th most popular school in the country for student counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 109 people received their master's degree in student counseling from University of West Alabama. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that University of West Alabama graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,734.
Kansas State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in student counseling. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 107 people received their master's degree in student counseling from K -State. About 79% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kansas State University student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
Wake Forest University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in student counseling. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in student counseling from Wake Forest University. About 87% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wake Forest University student counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,734.
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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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