by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from WCU. This makes it the #90 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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Online degrees for the WCU student counseling bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from WCU make a median salary of $40,079 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,734.
The student counseling program at WCU awarded 36 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| General Education | 54 |
| Special Education | 12 |