Student Counseling and Personnel Services master's degree programs in North Carolina
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in North Carolina
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Salem CollegeWinston-Salem · Debt not reported$61,4992North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro · Debt not reported$59,9113East Carolina UniversityGreenville · Debt not reported$58,9194North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh · Debt not reported$58,0105Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem · Debt not reported$57,9826North Carolina Central UniversityDurham · Debt not reported$57,4127University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · Debt not reported$56,7098University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · Debt not reported$56,6249Appalachian State UniversityBoone · Debt not reported$55,22510University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · Debt not reported$55,200
CAREER CONTEXT IN NC
What related occupations pay in North Carolina
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
21-1012Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- State median wage
- $57,630
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,820–$63,460
- State employment
- 9,430
- Projected growth
- +2.9%
- Annual openings
- 27,800
39-9041Residential Advisors
- State median wage
- $39,130
- Middle 50% wage range
- $34,670–$49,170
- State employment
- 2,840
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem College | Winston-Salem | $61,499 | Not available |
| 2 | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro | $59,911 | Not available |
| 3 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $58,919 | Not available |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh | $58,010 | Not available |
| 5 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | $57,982 | Not available |
| 6 | North Carolina Central University | Durham | $57,412 | Not available |
| 7 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $56,709 | Not available |
| 8 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | $56,624 | Not available |
| 9 | Appalachian State University | Boone | $55,225 | Not available |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | $55,200 | Not available |
| 11 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $54,098 | Not available |
| 12 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $51,558 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Student Counseling and Personnel Services in North Carolina
What do Student Counseling and Personnel Services master's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,709 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Salem College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.