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2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region

21 Ranked Colleges
540 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master's in the New England Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 14,055 people earned their degree in student counseling, making the major the 73rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, student counseling graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,174 and had an average of $42,631 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 583 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,743 and $39,685 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 540 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in student counseling. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality student counseling 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 student counseling program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The student counseling school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region”.

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Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region.

Top 21 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Student Counseling in the New England Region

#1

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Providence College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region. Providence College is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Providence, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Providence are $9,750.

Full Providence College Student Counseling Report

#2

Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Assumption University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 31 degrees to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

Assumption also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Assumption are $13,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Assumption Student Counseling Report

#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
#17 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fitchburg State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Fitchburg, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s student counseling degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Fitchburg State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fitchburg State University are $6,012, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bridgewater State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region. Bridgewater State University is a fairly large school located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts that handed out 43 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree student counseling students list, Bridgewater State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State University are $11,397.

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#5

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Salem State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Salem State is a medium-sized school located in Salem, Massachusetts that handed out 21 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Salem State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Salem State are $10,477, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Salem State University Student Counseling Report

#6

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

With a ranking of #6, Fairfield University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Fairfield U is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Fairfield U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield U are $19,267.

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#7

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire

Rivier University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #7. This small school is located in Nashua, New Hampshire, and it awarded 16 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Rivier also took the #14 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rivier University are $11,745.

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#8

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts

Cambridge College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #8. Cambridge College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 38 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Cambridge College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cambridge College are $17,062.

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#9

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
#19 in overall quality

University of Saint Joseph did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #9. University of Saint Joseph is a small school located in West Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 13 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

USJ also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USJ are $15,228.

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#10

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Plymouth State is a public institution located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Plymouth State, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Plymouth State are $14,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine

University of Southern Maine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #11. University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, Maine. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Southern Maine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#11 in overall quality

Central Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Central Connecticut State University is a fairly large school located in New Britain, Connecticut that handed out 72 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

CCSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Connecticut State University are $26,072.

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#13

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #13, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SCSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCSU are $26,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SCSU Student Counseling Report

#14

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

University of Bridgeport landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. This small school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it awarded 26 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UBridgeport not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Bridgeport are $21,686.

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Western Connecticut State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Danbury, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s student counseling degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WestConn, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WestConn are $26,477.

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#16

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #16. UVM is a fairly large public school situated in Burlington, Vermont. It awarded 25 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UVM also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Springfield College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. This small school is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 14 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Springfield College also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Merrimack College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Merrimack College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in North Andover, Massachusetts. It awarded 13 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Merrimack did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Merrimack are $31,296, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Merrimack Student Counseling Report

#19

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#2 in overall quality

University of Connecticut landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 16 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Boston, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Boston are $36,485.

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#21

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Boston University is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 23 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *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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