by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in student counseling.
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Student Counseling graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $47,703 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of student counseling master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of student counseling master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the student counseling majors at Western Illinois University.
This student counseling program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 7 |
Western Illinois University awarded 14 completions in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Western Illinois University awarded 7 degrees in college student counseling and personnel services in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).