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2024 Best Student Counseling Schools in Georgia

10 Colleges in Georgia
358 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$45,795 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.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of student counseling. Combined, these schools handed out 358 degrees in student counseling to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Student Counseling School

Best Student Counseling Schools in Georgia Your choice of student counseling school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Student Counseling Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Student Counseling Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Georgia

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.

10 Top Georgia 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 a great option for students pursuing a degree in student counseling. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. 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. Degree recipients from the student counseling major at University of Georgia earn $8,736 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in student counseling from University of Georgia

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

Georgia State University is a great option for students interested in a degree in student counseling. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 58 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the student counseling program make about $40,244 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Georgia State University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$57,170 Median Starting Salary

Valdosta State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in student counseling. VSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Valdosta. This university ranks 37th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 65 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent year we have data available. Student Counseling degree recipients from Valdosta State University earn a boost of around $11,375 over the typical earnings of student counseling graduates.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Valdosta State University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Student Counseling Degrees Awarded
$40,541 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of West Georgia if you want to pursue a degree in student counseling. Located in the fringe town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 30th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 70 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the student counseling program state that they receive average early career income of $40,541.

More information about a degree in student counseling from University of West Georgia

5

Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #586 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 30 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year. After graduating, student counseling degree recipients typically make about $36,458 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Georgia Southern University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,215 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #415 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mercer is a great university overall.

There were roughly 19 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Mercer 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 earnings of $46,215.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Mercer University

7
Augusta University crest
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In GA

Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #780 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Augusta University is a great university overall.

There were about 12 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Augusta University

8

Fort Valley State University is a small public university located in the town of Fort Valley. This university ranks 65th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 20 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Fort Valley State University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the student counseling program at Fort Valley State University make $2,062 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Fort Valley State University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,611 Median Starting Salary

CSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Columbus. This university ranks 43rd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 13 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at CSU 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 earnings of $34,611.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Columbus State University

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In GA

CAU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. This university ranks 58th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 10 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at CAU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in student counseling from Clark Atlanta University


 

Best Student Counseling Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Student Counseling Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
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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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Student Counseling has other similar majors worth exploring.

Student Counseling Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 335
College Student Counseling & Personnel Services 23

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 5,283
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,331
Curriculum & Instruction 892
Educational Administration 776
Instructional Media Design 590
Special Education 550
Other Education 129
Teaching English or French 122
General Education 117
Teaching Assistants 75

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