by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with student counseling programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from WKU. This makes it the #261 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from WKU make a median salary of $38,123 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 Kentucky University.
The student counseling program at WKU awarded 15 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 173 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 51 |
| Special Education | 46 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 14 |
| Educational Administration | 13 |
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