Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in student counseling.
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Student Counseling students who finish a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University earn a median of $41,715 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of student counseling master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of student counseling master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master’s in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Mississippi State University.
This student counseling program at Mississippi State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 44 |
Mississippi State University granted 44 degrees in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
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