Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at University of St Thomas – Houston 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 Texas colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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University of St Thomas – Houston

1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX

University of St Thomas, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, Texas, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at University of St Thomas is nearly three thousand yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to UST. Scores within the range of 24 to 29 on the ACT or 1520 to 1825 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at University of St Thomas, with 37 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $28,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 each year. Some students at UST may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

University of St Thomas participates in athletics through the NAIA's Red River Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at www.stthom.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of St Thomas – Houston 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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $55390

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