by our College Data Analytics TeamStudent Counseling programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for student counseling students pursuing a degree.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Amberton University the best school in the country for a degree in student counseling. Located in the suburb of Garland, Amberton University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 19 student counseling degrees were awarded at Amberton University in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Amberton University
Texas Christian University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in student counseling, landing the #2 spot this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Texas Christian University earn around $58,029 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960. Read more about the student counseling program at Texas Christian University
Students looking for a strong student counseling program will find one at The University Of Texas Pan American, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. About 51% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 63 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $57,345. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about the student counseling program at The University Of Texas Pan American
Students looking for a strong student counseling program will find one at University Of Houston, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $43,720 in their early career. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for University Of Houston
Students looking for a strong student counseling program will find one at University Of North Texas, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 77 student counseling degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from University Of North Texas earn around $48,567 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,817 to complete this degree. Read more about the student counseling program at University Of North Texas
West Texas A And M University earned the #6 position for student counseling this year. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 student counseling degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from West Texas A And M University earn around $43,515 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for West Texas A And M University
Texas Tech University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Texas Tech University earn around $43,346 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. Get the full student counseling details for Texas Tech University
University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #8 position for student counseling this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Houston Clear Lake awarded about 18 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of $51,252 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,100 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in student counseling from University Of Houston Clear Lake
Sam Houston State University came in at #9 for student counseling this year. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Sam Houston State University awarded about 23 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $46,365 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,850. Read more about the student counseling program at Sam Houston State University
Texas A And M International University earned the #10 position for student counseling this year. Texas A And M International University is a large public school located in the city of Laredo. Texas A And M International University graduates 46% of students within six years. Texas A And M International University awarded about 55 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $54,867 early in their careers. Texas A And M International University graduates carry a median of $15,095 in student loans. Get the full student counseling details for Texas A And M International University
Angelo State University earned the #11 position for student counseling this year. Angelo State University is a large public school located in the city of San Angelo. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 186 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Angelo State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Angelo State University generally make around $57,529. Typical student debt for the program is $21,237. See the full student counseling program report for Angelo State University
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #12 for student counseling this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. The University Of Texas At San Antonio awarded about 20 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $60,837. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. See the full student counseling program report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Stephen F Austin State University came in at #13 for student counseling this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 10 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent data year. Student Counseling graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $42,197 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete this degree. See the full student counseling program report for Stephen F Austin State University
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin landed the #14 spot for student counseling this year. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 student counseling degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earn around $60,503 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,052 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in student counseling from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin
Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best student counseling schools. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 93 student counseling students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Graduates of the student counseling program make about $45,667 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,796. See the full student counseling program report for Texas A And M University Commerce
Lubbock Christian University earned the #16 position for student counseling this year. Lubbock Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lubbock Christian University awarded about 10 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from Lubbock Christian University earn around $49,072 in the first couple years of their career. Lubbock Christian University graduates carry a median of $28,337 in student loans. See the full student counseling program report for Lubbock Christian University
Sul Ross State University placed #17 among the best student counseling schools. Sul Ross State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alpine. Sul Ross State University graduates 30% of students within six years. About 20 student counseling degrees were awarded at Sul Ross State University in the most recent year. Student Counseling graduates of Sul Ross State University earn a median of $44,296 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,951 to complete this degree. Read more about the student counseling program at Sul Ross State University
Texas Southern University landed the #18 spot for student counseling this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. Texas Southern University awarded about 23 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, student counseling degree recipients from Texas Southern University generally make around $41,890. Texas Southern University graduates carry a median of $35,330 in student loans. See the full student counseling program report for Texas Southern University
The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #19 for student counseling this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 student counseling degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Students who receive their student counseling degree from The University Of Texas At El Paso earn around $48,335 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,819 to complete this degree. See the full student counseling program report for The University Of Texas At El Paso
North American University came in at #20 for student counseling this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stafford. North American University graduates 32% of students within six years. North American University awarded about 12 student counseling degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full student counseling details for North American University
This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
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