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Most Focused Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools

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363 Ranked Colleges
36% Top School Degree Focus

Student Counseling is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on student counseling — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.

To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 363 schools in the United States offering student counseling.

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Most Focused Schools for Student Counseling in the United States

Below are the most focused student counseling schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the share of degrees awarded in the major.

Top 25 Most Focused Student Counseling Schools

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No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to student counseling than Fort Valley State University. Set in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a public institution. About 36% of the degrees Fort Valley State University awards are in student counseling, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for Fort Valley State University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Superior one of the most focused schools for student counseling. Set in the suburb of Superior, University Of Wisconsin Superior is a public institution. Student Counseling accounts for around 34% of the degrees granted here, or about 57 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at University Of Wisconsin Superior

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Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Saint Bonaventure University is one of the most focused student counseling schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, Saint Bonaventure University is a private not-for-profit university. About 33% of the degrees Saint Bonaventure University awards are in student counseling, or about 114 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Saint Bonaventure University

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Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Salem College is one of the most focused student counseling schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Salem College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 33% of the degrees Salem College awards are in student counseling, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at Salem College

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Stephens College
Columbia, MO

Stephens College came in at #5 on our list of the most focused student counseling schools. Set in the city of Columbia, Stephens College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 29% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Stephens College

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University Of Montevallo comes in at #6 for student counseling focus this year. Set in the town of Montevallo, University Of Montevallo is a public institution. At this school, roughly 28% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 46 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at University Of Montevallo

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University landed the #7 spot among the most focused student counseling schools. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. At this school, roughly 26% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 168 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for Angelo State University

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University Of La Verne ranked #8 on our list of the most focused student counseling schools. Located in the suburb of La Verne, University Of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university. About 24% of the degrees University Of La Verne awards are in student counseling, or about 144 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for University Of La Verne

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Lincoln University Missouri
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University Missouri ranked #9 on our list of the most focused student counseling schools. Set in the city of Jefferson City, Lincoln University Missouri is a public institution. At this school, roughly 22% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Lincoln University Missouri

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La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

La Sierra University placed #10 for student counseling by degree focus. La Sierra University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. At this school, roughly 22% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for La Sierra University

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University Of The Southwest comes in at #11 for student counseling focus this year. University Of The Southwest is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hobbs. About 22% of the degrees University Of The Southwest awards are in student counseling, or about 46 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for University Of The Southwest

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Fresno Pacific University landed the #12 spot among the most focused student counseling schools. Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fresno. At this school, roughly 21% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 78 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for Fresno Pacific University

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Chadron State College comes in at #13 for student counseling focus this year. Chadron State College is a public school located in the town of Chadron. Student Counseling accounts for around 21% of the degrees granted here, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Chadron State College

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused student counseling schools. Located in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 20% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 60 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at Buena Vista University

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Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Alfred University placed #15 for student counseling by degree focus. Alfred University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Alfred. About 20% of the degrees Alfred University awards are in student counseling, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Alfred University

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Western Connecticut State University comes in at #16 for student counseling focus this year. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a public university. About 18% of the degrees Western Connecticut State University awards are in student counseling, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at Western Connecticut State University

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The College Of New Jersey ranked #17 on our list of the most focused student counseling schools. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. At this school, roughly 18% of all degrees awarded are in student counseling, or about 59 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for The College Of New Jersey

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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University comes in at #18 for student counseling focus this year. Set in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a public institution. Student Counseling accounts for around 17% of the degrees granted here, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for Sonoma State University

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New Mexico Highlands University comes in at #19 for student counseling focus this year. Set in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Student Counseling accounts for around 17% of the degrees granted here, or about 58 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at New Mexico Highlands University

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Doane College Crete placed #20 for student counseling by degree focus. Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete. About 17% of the degrees Doane College Crete awards are in student counseling, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full student counseling details for Doane College Crete

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California Lutheran University comes in at #21 for student counseling focus this year. Set in the city of Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Student Counseling accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 60 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at California Lutheran University

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Saint Vincent College ranked #22 on our list of the most focused student counseling schools. Located in the suburb of Latrobe, Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit university. Student Counseling accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for Saint Vincent College

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College Of William And Mary comes in at #23 for student counseling focus this year. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. Student Counseling accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 127 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at College Of William And Mary

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Northwest Christian University placed #24 for student counseling by degree focus. Northwest Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Eugene. About 16% of the degrees Northwest Christian University awards are in student counseling, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full student counseling report for Northwest Christian University

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Indiana University South Bend landed the #25 spot among the most focused student counseling schools. Located in the city of South Bend, Indiana University South Bend is a public university. Student Counseling accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. See more about student counseling at Indiana University South Bend

Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Student Counseling Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused student counseling list:

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
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Loras College
Dubuque, IA
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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD
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Providence College
Providence, RI
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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
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Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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Kean University
Union, NJ
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Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These schools also award degrees in student counseling and are worth a look:

Rank School Location Student Counseling Degree Focus
#51 University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI 11%
#52 Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions Provo, UT 11%
#53 Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN 10%
#54 California State University Fresno Fresno, CA 10%
#55 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA 10%
#56 North Carolina A And T State University Greensboro, NC 10%
#57 South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC 10%
#58 Arkansas State University Main Campus Jonesboro, AR 9%
#59 New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ 9%
#60 University Of Guam Mangilao, GU 9%
#61 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK 9%
#62 University Of Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO 9%
#63 Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN 9%
#64 Loyola University Baltimore Baltimore, MD 9%
#65 The University Of Tennessee Martin Martin, TN 9%
#66 Hampton University Hampton, VA 9%
#67 Alliant International University San Diego, CA 9%
#68 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT 8%
#69 Concordia University Seward Seward, NE 8%
#70 Albany State University Albany, GA 8%
#71 North American University Stafford, TX 8%
#72 Delta State University Cleveland, MS 8%
#73 Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System Aliso Viejo, CA 8%
#74 Amberton University Garland, TX 8%
#75 Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA 8%
#76 Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA 8%
#77 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 8%
#78 Capital University Columbus, OH 8%
#79 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 7%
#80 Morehead State University Morehead, KY 7%
#81 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ 7%
#82 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 7%
#83 Appalachian State University Boone, NC 7%
#84 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS 7%
#85 University Of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 7%
#86 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL 7%
#87 Wayne State College Wayne, NE 7%
#88 Longwood University Farmville, VA 7%
#89 Texas A And M International University Laredo, TX 7%
#90 Drake University Des Moines, IA 7%
#91 California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 7%
#92 California State University East Bay Hayward, CA 7%
#93 University Of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK 7%
#94 University Of Southern Maine Portland, ME 7%
#95 Trinity Washington University Washington, DC 7%
#96 University Of Missouri St Louis Saint Louis, MO 7%
#97 University Of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 7%
#98 Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM 7%
#99 Manhattan College Riverdale, NY 6%
#100 Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA 6%

Other Student Counseling Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Student Counseling
Associate's Degrees in Student Counseling
Bachelor's Degrees in Student Counseling
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

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