by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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Appalachian State was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for student counseling majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from Appalachian State. This makes it the #79 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's student counseling program at Appalachian State make a median salary of $38,092. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,986.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 43 student counseling students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Appalachian State, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 247 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 188 |
| Educational Administration | 136 |
| Special Education | 117 |
| Instructional Media Design | 32 |
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