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2023 Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 217 degrees and certificates were awarded to student counseling students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #112 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate Colleges.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Student Counseling

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Harvard University the best school in Massachusetts for student counseling students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that student counseling majors at Harvard take out while working on their Graduate Certificate is $19,755.

Full Student Counseling at Harvard University Report

#2

Assumption University

Worcester, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Assumption University is a great place for student counseling students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Assumption is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Student Counseling at Assumption University Report

#3

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Springfield College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Springfield College

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means American International College is a great place for student counseling students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, AIC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Bridgewater State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best student counseling schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Student Counseling at Bridgewater State University Report

Salem State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Student Counseling Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.

Full Student Counseling at Salem State University Report

#7

Cambridge College

Boston, MA

Cambridge College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate student counseling programs. Located in the large city of Boston, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Student Counseling at Cambridge College Report

Best Student Counseling Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Student Counseling Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 162
New Hampshire 30
Maine 29
Rhode Island 22
Vermont 23

Student Counseling is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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