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2024 Best Student Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region

106 Colleges in the Southeast Region
3,866 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$41,579 Avg Early-Career Salary
Student Counseling is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #72 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 106 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Student Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,866 degrees in student counseling to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Student Counseling School

Best Student Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region The student counseling program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Student Counseling rankings. For our Best Overall Student Counseling School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Student Counseling Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Student Counseling
Master's Degrees in Student Counseling
Doctor's Degrees in Student Counseling

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Student Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Student Counseling in the Southeast Region

If you aren't 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. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

15 Top Southeast Region Schools in Student Counseling

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$54,531 Median Starting Salary

University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in student counseling. UGA is a very large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 55 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Student Counseling degree recipients from University of Georgia get an earnings boost of about $12,952 over the average income of student counseling majors.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in student counseling. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 20 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Student Counseling degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus earn a boost of approximately $7,676 above the average income of student counseling majors.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$42,986 Median Starting Salary

University of Florida is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in student counseling. UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 42 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the student counseling program earn an average of $42,986 for their early career.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$42,874 Median Starting Salary

Vanderbilt University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in student counseling. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were about 42 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the student counseling program report average early career earnings of $42,874.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were about 29 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the student counseling program earn around $41,092 in their early career salary.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
101 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
18.8% Growth in Graduates

Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were approximately 101 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the student counseling program earn around $40,676 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$38,510 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 63 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the student counseling program report average early career wages of $38,510.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$40,913 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 102 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the student counseling program make an average of $40,913 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$53,830 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 44 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Student Counseling degree recipients from George Mason University get an earnings boost of approximately $12,251 above the typical income of student counseling majors.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$44,597 Median Starting Salary

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 59 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. Student Counseling degree recipients from Florida State University receive an earnings boost of around $3,018 over the typical income of student counseling graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
39.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 76 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the student counseling program make an average of $42,722 in the first couple years of working.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$39,974 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the student counseling program make an average of $39,974 in their early career salary.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In VA

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 19 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
8.7% Growth in Graduates

Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the distant town of Boone. This university ranks 9th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 69 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the student counseling program state that they receive average early career wages of $37,564.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
9.6% Growth in Graduates

UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This university ranks 6th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 73 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients usually earn about $37,865 in the first five years of their career.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Student Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
16 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
17 University of West Alabama Livingston, AL
18 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
19 Auburn University Auburn, AL
20 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
21 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
22 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
23 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
24 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
25 University of Louisville Louisville, KY

Best Student Counseling Colleges by State

Explore the best student counseling colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 252
Florida 282 315
North Carolina 279 501
Virginia 274 683
Tennessee 269 222
South Carolina 248 145
Kentucky 244 346
Louisiana 242 151
Mississippi 234 179
Arkansas 234 279
Alabama 233 268
West Virginia 207 83

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Student Counseling is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Student Counseling Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 3,337
College Student Counseling & Personnel Services 475
Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services 54

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 29,166
Educational Administration 11,559
Teacher Education Subject Specific 10,486
Special Education 5,866
Curriculum & Instruction 5,033
General Education 4,037
Instructional Media Design 1,875
Other Education 1,451
Teaching English or French 933
Teaching Assistants 241

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