Student Counseling Master’s Degrees
There are 440 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Student Counseling. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Student Counseling graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,714 people earned theirStudent Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Student Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 13,234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 448 |
Earnings of Student Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Student Counseling of $54,366 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Student Counseling students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,050 |
| Women | 10,056 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Student Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,856 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 423 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,348 | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,388 | 11.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 386 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 420 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 193 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Student Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 493 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Student Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Student Counseling students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 391 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 223 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. 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 Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 182 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of La Verne is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 138 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Student Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Student Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Student Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Student Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in Student Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Student Counseling Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12,270 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 952 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 492 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Student Counseling that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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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