Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Prescott 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 Mexico colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Prescott College

Also known as Prescot College

4400 Cutler Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM

Prescott College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Prescott, Arizona and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Prescott College exceeds 1,100 per year.

Areas of study available at PC include:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Prescott College. A score within the range of 1480 - 1890 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Prescott College admits around 80 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 19 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,300 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $49380

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