Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in student counseling.
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Student Counseling majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $82,794 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of student counseling master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of student counseling master’s degree graduates at USC were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Here are the demographics of the student counseling majors at University of Southern California.
This student counseling program at USC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 121 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 43 |
USC awarded 121 degrees in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (51%).
USC granted 43 completions in college student counseling and personnel services in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (49%).