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 WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from WIU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's student counseling program at WIU make a median salary of $42,905. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,734.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of student counseling master's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 71 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 33 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
| General Education | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.