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Mental Health Counseling in Florida

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Mental Health Counseling Schools in Florida

259 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Counseling is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors in Florida

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 237
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a mental health counseling/counselor major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health counseling/counselor majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Counseling Grads in Florida

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Wages for Mental Health Counseling Jobs in Florida

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer mental health counseling/counselor degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Palm Beach Atlantic will pay a net price of $26,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135.

#3

Lynn University

Boca Raton
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,232 Total Students

In their early career, Lynn University Fighting Knights grads earn an average salary of $35,541. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at SEU will pay a net price of $26,640. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,012 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#4

Rollins College

Winter Park
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,104 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,601 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,821.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,792 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,462 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,618 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
700 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,145. 88% of students get financical aid.

Mental Health Counseling Careers in FL

Some of the careers mental health counseling/counselor majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 29% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health counseling/counselor.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Clinical/Medical Social Work 580
Other Mental Health Services 174
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 163
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 25
Community Health Services/Counseling 15
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 7

View all majors related to Mental Health Counseling

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