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    Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education

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    Roanoke, USMAEdIn-person2 years
    $65,724.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    24
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MAEd program based in Roanoke, US. Tuition is $65,724.

    About the program

    The program prepares professional counselors for school counseling or clinical mental health counseling using strength-based approaches, reflective practice, and evidence-based strategies.

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Jan 10, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min There is not a minimum score requirement for admission to the Counselor Education program. The GRE is optional.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) (prior to Jan 21 2026); For TOEFL tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: 80 or higher with no subsection less than 16. Some departments may require higher.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $65,724 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0-grade point average (GPA) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work for regular admission status or 2.5 GPA to 2.99 GPA for provisional admission status
    How large is the Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cohort?
    Master of Arts in Education in Counselor Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University typically enrolls around 24 students per cohort.