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 University of West Georgia compares to other colleges that offer student counseling.
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Student Counseling students who finish a bachelor’s at University of West Georgia report a median salary of $48,020 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Find out more about University of West Georgia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of student counseling master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of student counseling master’s degree graduates at University of West Georgia were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master’s in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of student counseling doctoral degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of student counseling doctoral degree graduates at University of West Georgia are Black or African American. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a doctoral in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the student counseling majors at University of West Georgia.
The student counseling program at University of West Georgia breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 76 |
University of West Georgia granted 76 degrees in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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