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

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Leading the list is Valdosta State University, our #1 best value for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services in Georgia. Valdosta State University is a large public school located in the city of Valdosta. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Valdosta State University generally make around $67,508. That is a strong return on a $28,661 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley 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 town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,526, with out-of-state students paying around $16,878. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $35,963. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $32,127. That is a strong return on a $35,963 median debt. Fort Valley State University admits about 66% of applicants.

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Albany State University
Albany, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Albany State University earned it the #3 place for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Set in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,656, with out-of-state students paying around $17,008. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates carry a median of $28,158 in student loans. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $47,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Students looking for strong value in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services will find it at University Of West Georgia, which ranked #4. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. Students from in state pay about $6,088 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,800 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $26,789. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $45,505. Set against $26,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,898 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $28,493. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $38,764 early in their careers. Set against $28,493 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbus State University admits about 99% of applicants.

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University Of Georgia
Athens, GA

University Of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates is $21,792. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $63,139. That is a strong return on a $21,792 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University placed #7 among the best values for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program here. Early-career counselor education/school counseling & guidance services graduates make about $44,303. Set against $25,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augusta University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $43,866 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program here. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $45,819 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.