by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from VCU. This makes it the #293 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $53,756 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of student counseling master's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 371 |
| General Education | 117 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Educational Administration | 60 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.