by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with student counseling programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from NIU. This makes it the #118 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $39,764 a year. 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 Northern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students earned a master's degree in student counseling from NIU. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 142 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 134 |
| Special Education | 114 |
| Educational Administration | 112 |
| Instructional Media Design | 39 |
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