Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 279 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $51,021 | $60,124 | #173 | $41,966 |
| 280 | Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | $50,986 | $53,053 | #272 | $49,989 |
| 281 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $50,771 | $57,629 | #222 | $41,205 |
| 282 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $50,650 | $58,631 | #201 | $44,984 |
| 283 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $50,650 | $61,454 | #148 | — |
| 284 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $50,614 | $54,013 | #262 | $44,510 |
| 285 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $50,446 | $52,222 | #278 | $43,866 |
Other Majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,536 | $98,816 | #346 of 432 |
| Homeland Security | $81,715 | — | #23 of 28 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,268 | $55,021 | #356 of 453 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $58,603 | $49,123 | #200 of 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,469 | — | #141 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,689 | $46,189 | #310 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,984 one year after graduating and $50,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #282 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $42,395.
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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.