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2027 Best Student Counseling Schools in the New England Region

17 Colleges in the United States
486 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$53,957 Avg Early-Career Salary

Student Counseling degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best student counseling schools.

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Best Schools for Student Counseling in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall student counseling education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Student Counseling

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston University the best school in the country for a degree in student counseling. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. About 48 student counseling degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $55,652 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. Read more about the student counseling program at Boston University

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in student counseling, ranking #2. Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. About 27 student counseling degrees were awarded at Providence College in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $53,813 in their early career. Providence College graduates carry a median of $26,833 in student loans. More information about a degree in student counseling from Providence College

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA

Assumption College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Assumption College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 32 student counseling degrees were awarded at Assumption College in the most recent year. Student Counseling graduates of Assumption College earn a median of $54,194 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,995. Read more about the student counseling program at Assumption College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $60,385. Typical student debt for the program is $26,236. Get the full student counseling details for University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Students looking for a strong student counseling program will find one at Salem State University, which ranked #5. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salem. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 15 student counseling degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $51,929 in their early career. Salem State University graduates carry a median of $27,176 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for Salem State University

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Southern Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Connecticut State University awarded about 22 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $55,177 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Central Connecticut State University placed #7 among the best student counseling schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Central Connecticut State University earn around $60,151 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,340. See the full student counseling program report for Central Connecticut State University

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College earned the #8 position for student counseling this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 16 student counseling degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Merrimack College earn around $50,506 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. See the full student counseling program report for Merrimack College

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Western Connecticut State University placed #9 among the best student counseling schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Danbury. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Western Connecticut State University awarded about 35 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Western Connecticut State University earn around $50,635 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,332. Get the full student counseling details for Western Connecticut State University

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Bridgewater State University came in at #10 for student counseling this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. Bridgewater State University awarded about 22 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $54,196. Students borrow a median of $26,632 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in student counseling from Bridgewater State University

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University Of Southern Maine placed #11 among the best student counseling schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Portland. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 student counseling degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $53,891 in their early career. University Of Southern Maine graduates carry a median of $23,593 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for University Of Southern Maine

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 46 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Springfield College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Springfield College generally make around $49,996. Students borrow a median of $27,151 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for Springfield College

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont earned the #13 position for student counseling this year. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Vermont awarded about 32 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $51,773. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for University Of Vermont

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Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies placed #14 among the best student counseling schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies is a small private not-for-profit university. Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies awarded about 19 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies generally make around $41,693. Students borrow a median of $27,729 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies

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American International College earned the #15 position for student counseling this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. American International College graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at American International College in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of American International College earn a median of $66,104 early in their careers. American International College graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. More information about a degree in student counseling from American International College

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University Of Bridgeport placed #16 among the best student counseling schools. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 student counseling degrees were awarded at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $52,549 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,601. Read more about the student counseling program at University Of Bridgeport

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Cambridge College
Boston, MA

Cambridge College placed #17 among the best student counseling schools. Cambridge College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 12%. There were roughly 21 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Cambridge College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Cambridge College generally make around $54,619. Students borrow a median of $29,776 to complete this degree. Read more about the student counseling program at Cambridge College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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