by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 24 U.S. colleges awarded 407 degrees and certificates in Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 100% of graduates. College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $52,212 one year after completing, rising to $62,290 after four years.
A major in Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services involves the study of Student Counseling And Personnel Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Student Counseling And Personnel Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other student counseling & personnel services draws strong interest, with 407 degrees awarded annually. 24 colleges award other student counseling & personnel services degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 83.
By level, the 407 awards include 406 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 84% of other student counseling & personnel services degrees and certificates in the latest year (342 of 407). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (226) and Hispanic or Latino (67), and international students earned 23.
College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services Schools ranking, including 13 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other student counseling & personnel services schools within 5 states. In all, 24 colleges offer other student counseling & personnel services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other student counseling & personnel services credential is the master’s degree: 406 of the 407 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other student counseling & personnel services call most for Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an other student counseling & personnel services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 406 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other student counseling & personnel services, at 38.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 38.7% |
| Some college courses | 35.4% |
| Master’s degree | 14.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 5.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services, with an average median salary of $66,986; the strongest outlook belongs to Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors, at 5.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Dormitory Supervisor, Sorority Mother, Housefellow and Housing Director.
The occupation related to other student counseling & personnel services with the most projected jobs is Residential Advisors, at 486,886.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Advisors | 486,886 | 5.5% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 204,799 | 5.9% |
Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services graduates earn a median $52,212 one year after completing their program, $62,290 after four years and $60,416 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,212 |
| 4 years | $62,290 |
| 5 years | $60,416 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other student counseling & personnel services, with a median salary of $87,699.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $87,699 |
| Residential Advisors | $46,273 |
Other Student Counseling & Personnel Services has 2 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 13,681 degrees a year; the largest are Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (12,733) and College Student Counseling and Personnel Services (948). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12,733 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 948 |
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