Master’s Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Education Levels of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,538 people earned their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marriage and family therapy/counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,538 |
| Graduate Certificate | 217 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 152 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for marriage and family therapy/counseling students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 540 |
| Women | 2,998 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marriage and family therapy/counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 185 |
| Black or African American | 441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 535 |
| White | 1,786 |
| International Students | 79 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 512 |
Most Popular Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Northcentral University. Of these students, 87% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandman University. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Brandman. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Worldwide. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from TUW. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Palo Alto University. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. Of these students, 85% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alliant International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Alliant. Of these students, 84% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - California. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,263 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from UOPX - California. About 89% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pacific Oaks College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Pacific Oaks College. Of these students, 82% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from NUS Florida. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Antioch University - Seattle is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Antioch University - Seattle. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Friends University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Friends University. Of these students, 81% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Fuller. Of these students, 76% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from USC. Of these students, 86% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from SMU MN. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Western Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Western Seminary-San Jose. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Lewis & Clark College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,916 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,134 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Lewis and Clark College. About 70% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Abilene Christian University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Abilene Christian. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
California Lutheran University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from CLU. About 90% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regis University. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Regis U. About 94% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marriage and family therapy/counseling that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 8,602 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,462 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 1,292 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 521 |
| Genetic Counseling | 360 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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