Mental Health Counseling at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Mental Health Counseling, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 mental health counseling degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Mental Health Counseling program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 21 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 239 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Mental Health Counseling graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Counseling graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 84% women (36) and 16% men (7).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 43 master’s mental health counseling degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 84% were women (36) and 16% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Mental Health Counseling program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are 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.