Mental Health Counseling at University of the Southwest
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Counseling, take a look at what University of the Southwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of the Southwest is located in Hobbs, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 mental health counseling degrees were awarded at University of the Southwest.
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Studying Online at University of the Southwest
Distance learning is available at University of the Southwest. Of 1,130 students, 838 (74%) studied exclusively online and 277 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at University of the Southwest
Rankings can help you compare University of the Southwest’s Mental Health Counseling program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Mental Health Counseling graduates at University of the Southwest, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Counseling graduates at University of the Southwest are 75% women (18) and 25% men (6).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at University of the Southwest
Of the 24 master’s mental health counseling degrees awarded at University of the Southwest, 75% were women (18) and 25% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Mental Health Counseling program at University of the Southwest work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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