Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Nazareth College 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 New York colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Nazareth College

One Education Dr, Garden City, NY

Nazareth College provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Rochester, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Nazareth College is nearly 3,300 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Nazareth College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. This school accepts around 70 percent of students applying. Of those admitted, about 21 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs around $6,800 per year. Students enrolled at Nazareth College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nazareth College 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $83070
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $69160

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