by our College Data Analytics Team
[Student Counseling](/majors/education/student-counseling/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a student counseling degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 47 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying student counseling schools.
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If you want to know which schools send student counseling graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in student counseling, no school beat Cuny Lehman College this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a public institution. Early-career student counseling graduates from Cuny Lehman College make a median of around $89,187 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Alfred University earned it the #2 place for student counseling. Set in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career student counseling graduates from Alfred University make a median of around $80,049 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in student counseling will find them at Cuny Hunter College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College typically earn about $81,063 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Manhattan College earned it the #4 place for student counseling. Set in the city of Riverdale, Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Manhattan College typically earn about $68,890 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in student counseling will find them at New York University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $75,417 annually.
Westminster College Pa ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying student counseling schools. Set in the rural area of New Wilmington, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. Student Counseling graduates of Westminster College Pa earn a median of about $62,598 a year early in their careers.
George Washington University came in at #7 for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Student Counseling graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $63,921 a year early in their careers.
St Johns University New York earned the #8 position for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from St Johns University New York typically earn about $67,216 annually.
Johns Hopkins University came in at #9 for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University typically earn about $66,254 annually.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying student counseling schools. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career student counseling graduates from William Paterson University Of New Jersey make a median of around $60,613 per year.
Eastern University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for student counseling. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Eastern University typically earn about $60,758 annually.
Long Island University C W Post Campus earned the #12 position for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the student counseling program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,247.
Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying student counseling schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a public institution. Early-career student counseling graduates from Cuny Brooklyn College make a median of around $82,649 per year.
New Jersey City University landed the #14 spot for student counseling salaries this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Students who complete the student counseling program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,915.
New York Institute Of Technology ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying student counseling schools. Located in the rural area of Old Westbury, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the student counseling program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,429.
Holy Family University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for student counseling. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Student Counseling graduates of Holy Family University earn a median of about $60,350 a year early in their careers.
Loyola University Baltimore ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying student counseling schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the student counseling program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,017.
Trinity Washington University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for student counseling. Located in the city of Washington, Trinity Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career student counseling graduates from Trinity Washington University make a median of around $61,040 per year.
Seton Hall University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying student counseling schools. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Seton Hall University typically earn about $60,918 annually.
Monmouth University earned the #20 position for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Monmouth University typically earn about $62,200 annually.
The College Of New Jersey came in at #21 for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career student counseling graduates from The College Of New Jersey make a median of around $60,724 per year.
Kean University earned the #22 position for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients from Kean University typically earn about $63,776 annually.
Villanova University landed the #23 spot for student counseling salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Student Counseling graduates of Villanova University earn a median of about $72,158 a year early in their careers.
Mcdaniel College landed the #24 spot for student counseling salaries this year. Set in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the student counseling program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,887.
Montclair State University came in at #25 for student counseling graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Students who complete the student counseling program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,928.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid student counseling ranking:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their student counseling graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 47 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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