by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with student counseling programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from NIU. This makes it the #118 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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NIU does not offer an online option for its student counseling bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Student Counseling majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $52,167 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all student counseling graduates with a master's is $49,734.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a master's degree in student counseling from NIU. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 135 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 127 |
| Educational Administration | 107 |
| Special Education | 89 |
| Instructional Media Design | 33 |
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