Mental Health Counseling at University at Albany
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Counseling, consider the program at University at Albany. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Albany is in Albany, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 mental health counseling degrees were awarded at University at Albany.
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Online Class Availability at University at Albany
Online coursework is an option at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at University at Albany
Use these rankings to compare University at Albany’s Mental Health Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #14 of 29 |
| Best Value | New York | #15 of 31 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 239 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mental Health Counseling graduates at University at Albany, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Counseling graduates at University at Albany are 85% women (23) and 15% men (4).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at University at Albany
Of the 27 master’s mental health counseling degrees awarded at University at Albany, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, lower 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
Students who finish Mental Health Counseling program at University at Albany pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mental Health Counseling majors, 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.