Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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 North Carolina colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP)

15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution located in Pembroke, North Carolina and provides a large number of program options for students. UNCP has a yearly student enrollment of about six thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1220 to 1460, or an ACT composite score in a range of 17 to 20. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 50% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at uncp.edu.

Tuition & fees at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,100 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,200 per year. UNCP may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at University of North Carolina at Pembroke through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the University of North Carolina at Pembroke website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $52470

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