2027 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in Connecticut
[Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services](/majors/education/student-counseling/counselor-education-school-counseling-and-guidance-services/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students.
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2027 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in Connecticut
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools
Our analysis ranked Central Connecticut State University the best value for a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services in Connecticut. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $24,340. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $60,151 early in their careers. Set against $24,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
Western Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, while out-of-state students pay about $16,901. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $25,332. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $50,635. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Southern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,442, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $55,177 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Bridgeport one of the best values for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $52,549. Set against $28,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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