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2027 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in Wisconsin

8 Colleges in the United States
$26,107 Avg Student Debt
$57,918 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Badge [Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services](/majors/education/student-counseling/counselor-education-school-counseling-and-guidance-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students.

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2027 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools

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For return on investment in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, no school beat University Of Wisconsin Superior this year. Set in the suburb of Superior, University Of Wisconsin Superior is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,812, while out-of-state students pay about $16,726. Students borrow a median of $27,845 to complete the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program here. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $50,655. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a great value for students pursuing a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $24,245. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $55,454 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,245 median debt. University Of Wisconsin River Falls admits about 82% of applicants.

3

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $25,306. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater generally make around $49,958. Set against $25,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. In-state tuition and fees average $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program here. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $46,263. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Stout earned it the #5 place for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Students borrow a median of $25,821 to complete the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program here. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $48,279. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI

Lakeland College earned the #6 position for value in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Lakeland College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Plymouth. Students from in state pay about $33,396 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $29,722. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Lakeland College generally make around $49,989. That is a strong return on a $29,722 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University landed the #7 spot for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services value this year. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students from in state pay about $51,170 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $24,122. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $60,443 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Concordia University Wisconsin earned the #8 position for value in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $52,538. That is a strong return on a $27,172 median debt. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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