Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne (Cairn)

320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne is a place of learning located in Langhorne, PA. This school provides a variety of educational experiences for its students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne. Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne offers more than twenty different programs available to students, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Religious Studies
• Guidance Counselor
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Business Administration
• Social Work

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 950 - 1160 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students.

PBU also provides student services including academic guidance for students that may require additional help and help with employment opportunities for students.

The cost of attendance is nearly $12,000 for graduate students and around $24,000 for undergraduate students yearly. The prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available and the price is approximately $4,800 per year. Financial assistance may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1967. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $71000
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $57020
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 780
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $60330

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