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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Student Counseling (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

29 Ranked Colleges
969 Degrees Awarded
$16,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 14,055 people earned their degree in student counseling, making the major the 73rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, student counseling graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,174 and had an average of $42,631 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 1,057 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,674 and $37,669 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 969 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in student counseling. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent student counseling programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the student counseling program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Student Counseling (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. UT Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree student counseling students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Student Counseling Report

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is located in Laredo, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M International University also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M International University Student Counseling Report

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 65 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

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Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Woman’s University landed the #4 spot on the list. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 37 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

TWU also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Killeen, Texas, this small public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $13,561.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 22 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at San Antonio Student Counseling Report

#7

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in San Angelo, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 211 diplomas to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

Angelo State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

With a ranking of #8, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 21 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree student counseling students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 50 degrees to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree student counseling students whose families make $0-$30k list, UH has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 4 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH Clear Lake Student Counseling Report

Texas A&M University - San Antonio ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas A&M San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M San Antonio did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M San Antonio are $14,663.

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University of Houston - Victoria landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Houston - Victoria is a small school located in Victoria, Texas that handed out 11 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree student counseling students whose families make $0-$30k list, UH Victoria has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Victoria are $15,466, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UTEP is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22 in overall quality

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Permian Basin is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Permian Basin, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Student Counseling Report

#15

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of St. Thomas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of St. Thomas is located in Houston, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 133 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UST, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Texas A&M University - Commerce ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large school located in Commerce, Texas that handed out 48 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Commerce, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

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#17

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Huntsville, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SHSU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Sam Houston State University Student Counseling Report

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s student counseling degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695.

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Texas A&M University - Kingsville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a public institution located in Kingsville, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Kingsville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas

Our Lady of the Lake University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

OLLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OLLU are $17,490.

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#21

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a fairly large school located in Corpus Christi, Texas that handed out 43 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Saint Edward's University

Austin, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Saint Edward’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. St. Edward’s University is located in Austin, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree student counseling students whose families make $0-$30k list, St. Edward’s University has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Edward’s University are $29,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Hardin - Simmons University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #23. This small school is located in Abilene, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hardin - Simmons, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320.

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#24

Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas

Houston Baptist University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Houston Baptist University is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 1 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

HBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Houston Baptist University are $12,650, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Baptist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 21 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

DBU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University are $20,204.

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Notes and References

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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