Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at University of Wisconsin – Stout 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Stout

5218 E. Terrace Dr., Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin - Stout provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and publically funded. About 9,300 students enroll at UW-Stout yearly.

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

• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to UW-Stout score in-between 20 to 24 on the ACT. 89% of those students that apply are admitted to University of Wisconsin - Stout, of which 56 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.uwstout.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $9,400 and out-of-state residents pay $18,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,800. UW-Stout may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Wisconsin - Stout Blue Devils participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.uwstout.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Stout 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

• Madison, WI
  • Total Employment: 800
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $42420

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