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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with student counseling programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for student counseling majors, UGA came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from UGA. This makes it the #122 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $46,797 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,734.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in student counseling from UGA. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 316 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 311 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Instructional Media Design | 72 |
| General Education | 63 |
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