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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with student counseling programs.
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The student counseling major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Student Counseling. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in student counseling from WKU. This makes it the #261 most popular school for student counseling master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 student counseling majors earned their master's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in student counseling.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the student counseling majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 182 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 65 |
| Special Education | 64 |
| Instructional Media Design | 35 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.