Mental Health Counseling at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Counseling, consider the program at Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 mental health counseling graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Mental Health Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 239 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mental Health Counseling graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental Health Counseling graduates at Western Michigan University are 78% women (18) and 22% men (5).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 23 master’s mental health counseling degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, 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
Those who complete Mental Health Counseling program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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