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2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Student Counseling is the 72nd most popular major in the country with 13,858 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, student counseling graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $44,291 and had an average of $0 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,170 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,043 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 83 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in student counseling. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular student counseling programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

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New York University
New York, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New York University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 181 degrees to qualified ’s student counseling students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Student Counseling at New York University

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Out of the 83 schools in the Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Montclair State is located in Montclair, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 90 ’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Montclair State

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Kean University
Union, New Jersey

Out of the 83 schools in the Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kean University landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Union, New Jersey, and it awarded 76 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Kean

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Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilmington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wilmington University is located in New Castle, Delaware and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 ’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Wilmington University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Edinboro is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 ’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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Hunter College
New York, New York

Hunter College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s student counseling degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Student Counseling at Hunter College

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, New York

Mercy College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Mercy College

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LIU Post
Brookville, New York

With a ranking of #8, LIU Post did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LIU Post is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Student Counseling at LIU Post

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New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school awarded 49 diplomas to qualified ’s student counseling students in 2020-2021.

Full NJCU Student Counseling Report

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. TCNJ is a public institution located in Ewing, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full TCNJ Student Counseling Report

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St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, New York

With a ranking of #10, St. Bonaventure University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small school is located in Saint Bonaventure, New York, and it awarded 47 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Student Counseling at St. Bonaventure University

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With a ranking of #12, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified ’s student counseling students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Kutztown University

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. Villanova, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s student counseling degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Villanova University

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Loyola Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 ’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Loyola Maryland Student Counseling Report

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified ’s student counseling students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Student Counseling at IUP

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. WCUPA is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania Student Counseling Report

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

With a ranking of #17, McDaniel College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. McDaniel is a small school located in Westminster, Maryland that handed out 36 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Student Counseling at McDaniel College

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

With a ranking of #17, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 36 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Student Counseling at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #17. Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit institution located in South Orange, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Seton Hall University Student Counseling Report

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Lehman College
Bronx, New York

With a ranking of #20, Lehman College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lehman is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 34 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Lehman College

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Brooklyn College is a fairly large school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 29 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Student Counseling at Brooklyn College

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William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #22. William Paterson University of New Jersey is located in Wayne, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Full William Paterson University of New Jersey Student Counseling Report

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University of Maryland - College Park came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Maryland - College Park is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Student Counseling Report

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St John’s University - New York landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. St John’s University - New York is a fairly large school located in Queens, New York that handed out 28 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full STJ Student Counseling Report

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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York

New York Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Student Counseling Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #24. This medium-sized school is located in Old Westbury, New York, and it awarded 29 ’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full NYIT Student Counseling Report

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