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2027 Best Student Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region

88 Colleges in the United States
4,230 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$47,816 Avg Early-Career Salary

Student Counseling 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.

College Factual analyzed 88 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best student counseling schools.

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Best Schools for Student Counseling in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the student counseling degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Student Counseling

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Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 school for student counseling. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 72 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $57,681 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read more about the student counseling program at George Mason University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the top schools for student counseling. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 21 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $55,919 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in student counseling from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 147 student counseling degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $48,353 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree. See the full student counseling program report for Clemson University

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University Of Georgia came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 70 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $63,139 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. More information about a degree in student counseling from University Of Georgia

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 20 student counseling degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $48,566 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #6 for student counseling this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 109 student counseling degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $42,686 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $24,537 in student loans. See the full student counseling program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University earned the #7 position for student counseling this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 student counseling degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $49,231 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,218. See the full student counseling program report for James Madison University

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East Carolina University placed #8 among the best student counseling schools. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 12 student counseling degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $47,601. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. Read more about the student counseling program at East Carolina University

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College Of William And Mary placed #9 among the best student counseling schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Williamsburg. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 147 student counseling degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $48,083 in the first couple years of their career. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for College Of William And Mary

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The University Of Tennessee placed #10 among the best student counseling schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 53 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $47,236 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,859. More information about a degree in student counseling from The University Of Tennessee

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #11 spot for student counseling this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 138 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $60,249 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete this degree. Read more about the student counseling program at Florida State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #12 for student counseling this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $48,924 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for University Of Florida

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University Of Central Florida ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 88 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $45,569 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,620. Read more about the student counseling program at University Of Central Florida

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #14 for student counseling this year. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 49 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $53,756 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,813. See the full student counseling program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #15 for student counseling this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 54 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $50,118 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,113. Read more about the student counseling program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University landed the #16 spot for student counseling this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. Wake Forest University awarded about 141 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $45,173 early in their careers. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Read more about the student counseling program at Wake Forest University

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Middle Tennessee State University placed #17 among the best student counseling schools. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Middle Tennessee State University earn around $46,032 in the first couple years of their career. Middle Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $22,754 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for Middle Tennessee State University

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 62 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $53,838 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,212 to complete this degree. Read more about the student counseling program at Florida Atlantic University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #19 for student counseling this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 28 student counseling degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Lipscomb University earn around $48,949 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in student counseling from Lipscomb University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 19 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $46,120 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,348. See the full student counseling program report for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Lindsey Wilson College placed #21 among the best student counseling schools. Lindsey Wilson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 15 student counseling degrees were awarded at Lindsey Wilson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $37,808 in their early career. Lindsey Wilson College graduates carry a median of $24,119 in student loans. More information about a degree in student counseling from Lindsey Wilson College

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #22 for student counseling this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $46,449. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Get the full student counseling details for Auburn University

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West Virginia University came in at #23 for student counseling this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $50,543. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for West Virginia University

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University Of The Cumberlands placed #24 among the best student counseling schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamsburg. University Of The Cumberlands graduates 50% of students within six years. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 106 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $50,309. Typical student debt for the program is $22,868. More information about a degree in student counseling from University Of The Cumberlands

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Appalachian State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 45 student counseling degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Appalachian State University earn around $46,856 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,992 to complete this degree. Read more about the student counseling program at Appalachian State University

Rest of the Top 50 Student Counseling Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong student counseling education:

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Spalding University
Louisville, KY
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Longwood University
Farmville, VA
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Radford University
Radford, VA
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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 88 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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