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Student Counseling in New Jersey

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Student Counseling Schools in New Jersey

448 Student Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Student Counseling is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 426
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in New Jersey

7,090 people in the state and 285,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to student counseling.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in New Jersey

Student Counseling grads earn an average of $72,050 in the state and $60,160 nationwide.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

A typical student attending NJCU will pay a net price of $13,297. In their early career, NJCU grads earn an average salary of $40,933. 100% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $28,245. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634. Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $29,877. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $18,498.

#9

Rowan University

Glassboro
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,470. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Student Counseling Careers in NJ

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $69,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,633
Educational Administration 1,107
Special Education 799
Teacher Education Subject Specific 764
General Education 702
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 62
Multilingual Education 45

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