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2025 Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools

217 Colleges in the United States
12,926 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #68 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 217 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12,926 degrees in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services annually.

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Choosing a Great Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services School

Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools The counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services rankings. We derive our Best Overall Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's Degrees in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Doctor's Degrees in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

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New York University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
135 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 135 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
31 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

University of Maryland - College Park is a great choice for students interested in a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 31 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In FL

University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In GA
46 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services has to take a look at University of Georgia. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were about 46 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Alfred University
Alfred, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In NY

Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 56th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 15 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Alfred in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CA
103 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Cal State LA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. This university ranks 87th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 103 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Cal State LA in the most recent data year.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA

Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 21 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NJ
141 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Montclair State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Montclair. This university ranks 10th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 141 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 16 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Azusa. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.More information about a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services from Azusa Pacific University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
189 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 189 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CT

Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
63 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 63 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KS
44 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

K -State is a large public university located in the city of Manhattan. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 44 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
37 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 30th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 37 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
61 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Concordia University, Chicago is a great university overall.

There were approximately 61 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
49 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. This university ranks 3rd out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 49 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NJ
46 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were about 46 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
93 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 93 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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National University
San Diego, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
207 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 207 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
127 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Clemson is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 127 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
42 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

SPU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle. This university ranks 12th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 42 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at SPU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
98 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 98 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
450 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 450 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In CA
84 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Degrees Awarded

SDSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 25th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 84 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Kean University
Union, NJ

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services students that almost earned our Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
44 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
45 Gonzaga University Spokane, WA
46 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
47 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
48 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
49 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
50 University of Missouri - St Louis Saint Louis, MO
51 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
52 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
53 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
54 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
55 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
56 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
57 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
58 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
59 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
60 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
61 Brandman University Irvine, CA
62 Manhattan College Riverdale, NY
63 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
64 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
65 St. Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY
66 Harding University Searcy, AR
67 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
68 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
69 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
70 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
71 Chapman University Orange, CA
72 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX

Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services by Region

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Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services is one of 2 different types of Student Counseling programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
College Student Counseling & Personnel Services 1,110
Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services 470

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