Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Master's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 162 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $58,096 | $70,489 | #38 | $41,882 |
| 163 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $58,091 | $60,136 | #172 | $45,505 |
| 164 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,082 | $60,534 | #165 | $52,550 |
| 165 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $58,059 | $61,071 | #153 | $49,397 |
| 166 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $58,010 | $62,253 | #128 | $50,118 |
| 167 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $57,990 | $60,031 | #175 | $45,819 |
| 168 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $57,982 | $62,223 | #129 | $45,173 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | $68,691 | — | #36 of 190 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $62,389 | $49,323 | #189 of 322 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,710 | $57,228 | #842 of 861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,397 one year after graduating and $58,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,671.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.