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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

67 Ranked Colleges
1,796 Degrees Awarded
$22,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services is the 70th most popular major in the country with 12,388 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,974 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,796 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 67 colleges that offered a degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent counselor education/school counseling and guidance services programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hunter College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 47 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Lehman College

Bronx, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehman College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 35 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman are $21,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brooklyn College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Queens College

Queens, New York

Out of the 67 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Queens, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at QC are $21,042.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885.

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#6

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#4 in overall quality

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Rochester has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505.

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#7

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

The College of New Jersey landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ewing, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

TCNJ not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TCNJ are $15,883, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey

Centenary University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k list, Centenary has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Centenary are $17,640.

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#9

Alfred University

Alfred, New York
#3 in overall quality

Alfred University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Alfred, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 137 students in 2019-2020.

Alfred also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alfred University are $24,783, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Montclair State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Montclair, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 81 students in 2019-2020.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State are $18,972.

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#11

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized school located in Oswego, New York that handed out 6 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oswego are $24,331.

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#12

St Lawrence University

Canton, New York

With a ranking of #12, St Lawrence University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. St. Lawrence is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Canton, New York. It awarded 3 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Lawrence also took the #0 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Lawrence are $21,932.

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#13

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York

SUNY New Paltz ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in New Paltz, New York, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York

With a ranking of #14, SUNY Oneonta did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oneonta are $24,311.

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#15

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey

Saint Peter’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Saint Peter’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jersey City, New Jersey. It awarded 16 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Peter’s University are $21,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. SUNY Brockport is located in Brockport, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Brockport are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Mercy College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Dobbs Ferry, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercy College are $17,486, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Lehigh University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. This medium-sized school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 30 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Lehigh also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh are $27,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holy Family University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Holy Family University are $10,847, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 14 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland

Bowie State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Bowie State University is a public institution located in Bowie, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Bowie State University are $15,281, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wilmington University is a fairly large school located in New Castle, Delaware that handed out 77 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wilmington University are $8,834.

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#23

Canisius College

Buffalo, New York
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Canisius College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Canisius College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Canisius did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Canisius are $15,870.

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#24

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, New York

St. Bonaventure University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. St. Bonaventure University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Bonaventure, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Bonaventure University are $14,850, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NJCU is a public institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 41 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NJCU are $26,610.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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