Poughkeepsie, New York has 2 counseling schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in counseling. Poughkeepsie has a general population of 29,871 and an overall student population of 18,858. Approximately 16,002 of Poughkeepsie's students are enrolled in schools that offer counseling programs.
Marist College is the largest counseling school in Poughkeepsie, based on student population. Approximately 17 students graduated in 2010 from Marist College with credentials in counseling.
A reported 27 students graduated with credentials in counseling in Poughkeepsie in 2010. In 2009 tuition at counseling schools in Poughkeepsie was $14,962 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,287 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a counseling program in Poughkeepsie. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $11,225 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $18,820.
Many counseling graduates choose to work as counselors after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Poughkeepsie, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 14 counselors in New York were working in the greater Poughkeepsie area. The government projects that the number of counselors in Poughkeepsie will increase by 9% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for counselors.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a counselor in Poughkeepsie is $66,180 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for counselors.
Address:
53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-1595
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Address:
3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree