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Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Schools in California

1,228 students earned Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Majors in California

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,161
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26

Gender Distribution

In California, a marriage and family therapy/counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marriage and family therapy/counseling majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 17.8%
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Jobs for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Grads in California

There are 26,450 people in the state and 86,150 people in the nation working in marriage and family therapy/counseling jobs.

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Wages for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Jobs in California

In this state, marriage and family therapy/counseling grads earn an average of $51,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,700 after graduation.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,866. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,031. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,325 after graduation.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

In their early career, Alliant grads earn an average salary of $48,168. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 82% of the teachers are full time.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,179 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.30 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 3% are considered full time. An average student at UOPX - California will pay a net price of $13,172.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,428 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. This private school has an average net price of $27,410.

Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Careers in CA

Some of the careers marriage and family therapy/counseling majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marriage and family therapy/counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 222
Other Mental Health Services 198
Mental Health Services Technician 93
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Genetic Counseling 24

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