Mental Health Counseling at South University-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental Health Counseling, consider the program at South University-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South University-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 mental health counseling degrees were awarded at South University-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at South University-Columbia
Many students take online classes at South University-Columbia. Of 504 students, 315 (62%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at South University-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare South University-Columbia’s Mental Health Counseling program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental Health Counseling graduates at South University-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental Health Counseling graduates at South University-Columbia are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at South University-Columbia
Among the 18 master’s mental health counseling degrees awarded at South University-Columbia, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at South University-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at South University-Columbia, higher than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Mental Health Counseling program at South University-Columbia pursue many career paths. Below 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.