Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Master's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 267 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $51,734 | $56,514 | #237 | $45,618 |
| 268 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $51,732 | $59,884 | #178 | $46,120 |
| 269 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $51,701 | $61,165 | #151 | $47,527 |
| 270 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $51,558 | $55,329 | #251 | $40,079 |
| 271 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $51,527 | $50,625 | #286 | $45,390 |
| 272 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $51,504 | $58,461 | #205 | $46,449 |
| 273 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $51,358 | $49,058 | #295 | $48,510 |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,811 | $106,628 | #182 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $100,807 | $73,460 | #340 of 861 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | $87,408 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $77,673 | $59,947 | #102 of 159 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $77,046 | $49,923 | #9 of 165 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,418 | $64,148 | #337 of 349 |
| Public Administration | $72,948 | $52,126 | #152 of 243 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $71,161 | $79,115 | #36 of 36 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,241 | $66,432 | #259 of 453 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $63,641 | $59,078 | #187 of 211 |
| Marketing | $58,995 | — | #37 of 37 |
| Social Work | $58,911 | $47,280 | #214 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,344 | $53,673 | #228 of 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $54,682 | — |
| Education | $54,249 | $47,964 | #185 of 214 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,104 | $29,855 | #43 of 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,079 one year after graduating and $51,558 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #270 by median pay four years after graduation, and #251 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for Western Carolina University · Methodology
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.