Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Buena Vista University prepares students for careers as university professors, school administrators, and educational consultants, as well as school counselors. The program focuses on applying theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, as well as organizing guidance services within educational institutions. Program courses include: legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Buena Vista University

3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA

Buena Vista University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Storm Lake, Iowa and operated as a private institution. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Buena Vista University has an annual student enrollment of about 2,700.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students at this school scored in a range of 20 to 25 on the ACT. 63% of students that apply are accepted to Buena Vista University, of which 36% choose to attend.  Key information regarding admissions can be found by reaching out to BVU or by requesting information from our portal.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's cost calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,200. Some students at Buena Vista University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Buena Vista University Beavers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Buena Vista University offers a master's degree program in guidance counselor.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Description

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $53870

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).