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2026 Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in Georgia

8 Colleges in the United States
323 Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Degrees Awarded
$48,070 Avg Early-Career Salary

Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students.

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Best Schools for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall counselor education/school counseling & guidance services education in Georgia.

Top Schools in Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services

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No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 29 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from University Of Georgia earn around $63,139 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. More information about a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services from University Of Georgia

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Mercer University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Mercer University awarded about 10 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $52,203 in their early career. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. More information about a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services from Mercer University

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Valdosta State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Valdosta. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 58 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at Valdosta State University in the most recent year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $67,508 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,661. More information about a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services from Valdosta State University

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Georgia State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $45,819. Typical student debt for the program is $26,091. Read more about the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program at Georgia State University

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University Of West Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services, ranking #5. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 76 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees were awarded at University Of West Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from University Of West Georgia earn around $45,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,789. Read more about the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program at University Of West Georgia

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Augusta University crest
Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University came in at #6 for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program make about $44,303 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete this degree. Read more about the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program at Augusta University

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Fort Valley State University placed #7 among the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fort Valley. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fort Valley State University awarded about 24 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree recipients from Fort Valley State University generally make around $32,127. Typical student debt for the program is $35,963. Read more about the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program at Fort Valley State University

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Albany State University earned the #8 position for counselor education/school counseling & guidance services this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. Albany State University awarded about 14 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Counselor Education/school Counseling & Guidance Services graduates of Albany State University earn a median of $47,466 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,158. More information about a degree in counselor education/school counseling & guidance services from Albany State University

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Georgia Southern University placed #9 among the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. Georgia Southern University awarded about 22 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $43,866 in the first couple years of their career. Georgia Southern University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Read more about the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program at Georgia Southern University

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Columbus State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best counselor education/school counseling & guidance services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. Columbus State University awarded about 11 counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their counselor education/school counseling & guidance services degree from Columbus State University earn around $38,764 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,493 to complete this degree. Read more about the counselor education/school counseling & guidance services program at Columbus State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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