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 SHSU compares to other colleges that offer student counseling.
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Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of student counseling master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of student counseling master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master’s in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of student counseling doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of student counseling doctoral degree graduates at SHSU were Black or African American. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a doctoral in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Sam Houston State University.
The student counseling program at SHSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 |
SHSU granted 32 degrees in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).