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Mental Health Counseling Schools in Massachusetts

560 students earned Mental Health Counseling/Counselor degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental Health Counseling is the 8th most popular major out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 543
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Mental Health Counseling Grads in Massachusetts

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Wages for Mental Health Counseling Jobs in Massachusetts

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

#1

Lesley University

Cambridge
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,446. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $34,818 after graduation.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,087 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
805 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,987 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,752.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Suffolk. 58% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
142 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. An average student at Merrimack will pay a net price of $34,367. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

Mental Health Counseling Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 15% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Community Health Services/Counseling 91
Genetic Counseling 44
Mental Health Services Technician 36
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 33
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 30
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 15
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy 13
Other Mental Health Services 10

View all majors related to Mental Health Counseling

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