Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Loyola College in Maryland 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 Maryland colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Loyola College in Maryland

9325 Snowden River Pky, Columbia, MD

Loyola College in Maryland is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Baltimore, MD, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Loyola College in Maryland exceeds 6,100 per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Loyola College in Maryland. Scores within the range of 25 to 28 on the ACT or 1090 to 1290 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Loyola College in Maryland, with 14% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $10,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

Loyola College in Maryland has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Rowing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.loyola.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Loyola College in Maryland has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $57980

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