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Mental Health Counseling Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 892 students earned their Mental Health Counseling/Counselor degrees in NY.

In this state, Mental Health Counseling is the 13th most popular major out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 778
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Mental Health Counseling Grads in New York

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Wages for Mental Health Counseling Jobs in New York

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

#1

LIU Post

Brookville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

An average student at LIU Post will pay a net price of $26,069. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, LIU Post grads earn an average salary of $44,432.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,187 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $22,685.

#3

Medaille College

Buffalo
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,076 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,318 after graduation.

#4

Hunter College

New York
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,287 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

In their early career, John Jay grads earn an average salary of $44,607. This public school has an average net price of $2,699. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#7

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 24% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Nyack College

Nyack
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,063 Total Students

An average student at Nyack will pay a net price of $18,142. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,562 a year. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,355.

Mental Health Counseling Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 221
Mental Health Services Technician 201
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 102
Community Health Services/Counseling 77
Genetic Counseling 47
Clinical/Medical Social Work 34
Other Mental Health Services 33
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