Master’s Degrees in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Majors
In 2020-2021, 6,632 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 | 6,632 |
| Graduate Certificate | 735 |
| Associate Degree | 81 |
| Basic Certificate | 75 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 22 |
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 83.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,104 |
| Women | 5,528 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health counseling/counselor master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 208 |
| Black or African American | 1,027 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 804 |
| White | 3,826 |
| International Students | 150 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 617 |
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 603 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Grand Canyon University. About 86% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 440 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Capella University. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walden University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 422 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Walden University. About 82% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $29,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The mental health counseling/counselor program at Lesley University awarded 187 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at SNHU. Of these students, 84% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at Lamar University. About 84% of this group were women, and 50% 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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 83% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,409 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at Cambridge College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $18,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The mental health counseling/counselor program at Lindenwood University awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at UTSA. About 87% of this group were women, and 71% 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 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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from SMU. About 88% of this group were women, and 29% 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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Johns Hopkins. About 88% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The mental health counseling/counselor program at LIU Post awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Marymount. About 85% of this group were women, and 26% 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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The mental health counseling/counselor program at Boston College awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $33,538 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Palm Beach Atlantic. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $49,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at St. Edward's University. About 90% of this group were women, and 35% 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 $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at Malone. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $56,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 master's degrees were handed out to mental health counseling/counselor majors at Lewis and Clark College. Of these students, 82% were women and 20% 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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Kent State. About 77% of this group were women, and 10% 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 | 2,948 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,051 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 1,561 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 511 |
| Genetic Counseling | 286 |
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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