by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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GMU was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for student counseling majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from GMU. This makes it the #83 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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GMU does not offer an online option for its student counseling bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $57,681 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all student counseling graduates with a master's is $49,734.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in student counseling from GMU. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 385 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 318 |
| Educational Administration | 144 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Instructional Media Design | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.