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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

37 Ranked Colleges
1,467 Degrees Awarded
$16,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

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In 2019-2020, 12,388 people earned their degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services, making the major the 70th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,549 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,467 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 37 colleges that offer a degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality counselor education/school counseling and guidance services programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#23 in overall quality

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #1 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized school located in Laredo, Texas that handed out 23 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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.

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#17 in overall quality

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #2 spot on the list. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley also took the #17 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Durant, Oklahoma, this medium-sized public school handed out 83 degrees to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University also took the #22 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $11,178, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico Highlands University landed the #4 spot on the list. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school situated in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It awarded 65 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make more than $110k list, New Mexico Highlands University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico Highlands University are $11,646, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#19 in overall quality

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Southwest landed the #5 spot on the list. University of the Southwest is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 81 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make more than $110k list, USW has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Southwest are $22,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. UT Permian Basin is a medium-sized school located in Odessa, Texas that handed out 9 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Angelo State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in San Angelo, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 175 diplomas to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Angelo State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. 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

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma

With a ranking of #8, East Central University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. ECU is located in Ada, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Central University are $11,568.

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#9 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas Woman’s University is located in Denton, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

TWU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 22 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

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The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

UH also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

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With a ranking of #13, Northwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, this small public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NWOSU are $10,571, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 40 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 117 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

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#21 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 8 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #21 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#3 in overall quality

University of St. Thomas landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of St. Thomas is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 133 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UST also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634.

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#18

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#5 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 65 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#13 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #20, Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Portales, New Mexico. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ENMU - Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus are $7,110, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #21. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 21 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #7 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Houston - Victoria came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Houston - Victoria is located in Victoria, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Victoria are $15,466, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Texas A&M University - San Antonio ranked #23 on this year’s Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 27 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 San Antonio are $14,663.

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#24

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. SHSU is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 5 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SHSU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Commerce, Texas, and it awarded 48 masters’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • *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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