by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in student counseling.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for student counseling list.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from UAB. This makes it the #130 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's student counseling program at UAB make a median salary of $47,610. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,734.
Of the 33 student counseling students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 160 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 119 |
| Teaching English or French | 54 |
| Educational Assessment | 29 |
| Special Education | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.