Master’s Degrees in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,602 people earned their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. This makes it the 8th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health counseling/counselor at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,602 |
| Graduate Certificate | 670 |
| Basic Certificate | 101 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 30 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 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 mental health counseling/counselor students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. About 82.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,474 |
| Women | 7,128 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health counseling/counselor master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 222 |
| Black or African American | 1,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,077 |
| White | 5,098 |
| International Students | 140 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 786 |
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 238 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mental health counseling/counselor students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Grand Canyon University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Lesley University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Lesley. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from SNHU. About 84% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Lamar University. About 87% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 89% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cambridge College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,035 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Cambridge College. About 82% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lindenwood University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Lindenwood University. About 90% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from UTSA. About 85% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Johns Hopkins. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from SMU. Of these students, 84% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
LIU Post is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from LIU Post. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marymount University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Marymount. About 88% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,007 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Palm Beach Atlantic. About 93% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Boston College. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Edward's University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from St. Edward's University. About 92% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Malone University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Malone. Of these students, 85% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lewis & Clark College. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. 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, 51 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Lewis and Clark College. Of these students, 83% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Kent State. About 85% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health counseling/counselor that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 3,538 |
| 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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