Student Counseling and Personnel Services Colleges Under $20,000

Student Counseling and Personnel Services programs show a dramatic cost divide, with public options like University of Nevada-Las Vegas at $10,011 while private Centenary University reaches $19,037. Florida A&M stands out with the most competitive admissions at just 33% acceptance despite affordable costs. The field serves critical campus mental health needs as colleges nationwide report rising student counseling demands, creating steady job growth for graduates entering higher education support roles.

Programs

$10,011 – $19,037

Net Price Range

51.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada	$10,011	$9,142	50.1%	85.3%
2	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$12,882	$7,424	50.1%	94.2%
3	University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	$14,714	$8,606	60.9%	84.5%
4	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
5	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida	$15,847	$5,785	51.9%	32.9%
6	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, Arkansas	$15,944	$9,820	46.5%	63.6%
7	University of Holy Cross New Orleans, Louisiana	$16,780	$16,160	35.8%	87.4%
8	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$19,037	$37,732	56.6%	96.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Florida A&M different from other affordable counseling programs?

Florida A&M accepts only 33% of applicants compared to acceptance rates above 75% at most other schools on this list. The program costs just $15,847 net with in-state tuition under $6,000, making it both selective and affordable.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private options?

Public universities show graduation rates from 47% at Southern Arkansas to 63% at Mississippi State. The two private schools vary widely, with University of Holy Cross at 36% and Centenary at 57%.

Where can students find the lowest total costs for this degree?

Nevada residents pay just $9,142 at UNLV while California students get the best deal at San Francisco State with $7,424 in-state tuition. Both schools maintain high acceptance rates above 85% for easier admission.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.