Okay based on your edit: counseling in a education setting will never pay super well. So “best” in your case is most financially feasible. Some programs offer graduate internships and tuition waivers for MEd students, some are part time and intended for students already working in the field so they won’t offer much in the way of financial aid. The best program for you is going to be the lowest cost. Once you’re done employers won’t care where the degree is from.