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. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from WCU. This makes it the #90 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from WCU make a median salary of $39,817 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 Western Carolina University.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Student Counseling from WCU in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 127 |
| Educational Administration | 66 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 57 |
| General Education | 41 |
| Special Education | 21 |
