2027 Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 45 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall counselor education/school counseling & guidance services education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Top Schools in Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services
Villanova University tops our 2027 ranking of the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 29 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Villanova University earn around $49,796 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184.
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Students looking for a strong counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program will find one at New York University, which ranked #2. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 68 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of New York University earn a median of $57,236 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, ranking #3. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $60,976 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans.
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Seton Hall University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 42 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Seton Hall University earn around $58,844 in the first couple years of their career. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $23,422 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the top schools for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 10 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $50,778 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120.
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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 22 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $68,822 in the first couple years of their career.
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Fordham University landed the #7 spot for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Fordham University awarded about 15 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $59,403 in their early career. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans.
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Manhattan College earned the #8 position for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the city of Riverdale, Manhattan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 19 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Manhattan College earn around $63,062 in the first couple years of their career. Manhattan College graduates carry a median of $25,968 in student loans.
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Loyola University Baltimore earned the #9 position for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. Loyola University Baltimore graduates 79% of students within six years. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 28 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Loyola University Baltimore earn around $56,198 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Alfred University came in at #10 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Alfred. Alfred University graduates 57% of students within six years. Alfred University awarded about 110 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Alfred University earn a median of $66,377 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,706 to complete this degree.
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Montclair State University came in at #11 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public university. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 109 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $54,513. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete this degree.
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Rowan University landed the #12 spot for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $50,042 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488.
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Suny College At Oswego landed the #13 spot for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Set in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Suny College At Oswego awarded about 15 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $53,106 in their early career. Suny College At Oswego graduates carry a median of $25,163 in student loans.
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Cuny Hunter College earned the #14 position for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 47 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $59,968 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans.
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The College Of New Jersey landed the #15 spot for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 55 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $57,999 early in their careers. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $24,429 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #16 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 33 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,522 early in their careers. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans.
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Cuny Brooklyn College earned the #17 position for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 20 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $45,604 in their early career. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates carry a median of $13,303 in student loans.
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Lehigh University placed #18 among the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 36 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $44,468 in their early career. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans.
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Kean University came in at #19 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kean University awarded about 62 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $55,811 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,703.
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Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #20 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 17 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $52,164 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,211.
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Cuny Queens College placed #21 among the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Cuny Queens College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $41,465. Students borrow a median of $12,157 to complete this degree.
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New Jersey City University came in at #22 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 48 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at New Jersey City University in the most recent year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from New Jersey City University earn around $55,457 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,107.
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University At Buffalo placed #23 among the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 15 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from University At Buffalo earn around $52,403 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree.
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Wilmington University came in at #24 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. About 63 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Wilmington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Wilmington University earn around $56,496 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,054 to complete this degree.
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William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #25 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 43 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $60,928 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 45 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.