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2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

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317 Degrees Awarded
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Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 317 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 62 colleges that offer a degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality counselor education/school counseling and guidance services programs that also have a lower cost than 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 62 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #19 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Out of the 62 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Governors State University landed the #5 spot on the list. University Park, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Governors State University are $14,674, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#13 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

NC State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FAU Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#9

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#17 in overall quality

Montclair State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Montclair State is located in Montclair, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montclair State University Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#7 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 17 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mizzou, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#11

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois

Northern Illinois University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Dekalb, Illinois, this fairly large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large school located in Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 4 doctorate’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 Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788.

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#14

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

William & Mary came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students with aid list, William & Mary has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full William & Mary Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#15

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’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 Texas Tech are $17,530.

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#16

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students with aid list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052.

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#19

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #21, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large school located in Commerce, Texas that handed out 10 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Carrollton, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Georgia are $18,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas

University of North Texas ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. SIUC is a fairly large public school situated in Carbondale, Illinois. It awarded 1 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUC are $32,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • 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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