Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Eastern Illinois 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 Illinois colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Eastern Illinois University (EIU)

816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Eastern Illinois University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Charleston, IL and publically funded. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled yearly at Eastern Illinois University.

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

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to EIU score in a range of 19 to 23 on the ACT exam. EIU has an admissions rate of about 68 percent of which only 29 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at eiu.edu.

Tuition & fees at Eastern Illinois University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $28,000 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The EIU "Panthers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the Eastern Illinois University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. EIU has offered the following programs 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $60920
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $50700
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $55940

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