Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Counseling, consider the program at Lesley University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lesley University is in Cambridge, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 224 mental health counseling degrees were awarded at Lesley University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lesley University
Many students take online classes at Lesley University. Of 2,557 students, 496 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 626 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at Lesley University
Rankings can help you compare Lesley University’s Mental Health Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 21 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 239 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 21 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 239 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental Health Counseling graduates at Lesley University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Counseling graduates at Lesley University are 88% women (198) and 12% men (26).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Lesley University
Among the 224 master’s mental health counseling graduates at Lesley University, 88% were women (198) and 12% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Lesley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 137 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 27 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Lesley University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Mental Health Counseling program at Lesley University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mental Health Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.