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Mental Health Counseling Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 292 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about73% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,855 people earned theirMental Health Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mental Health Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 |
| Associate’s Degree | 115 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,656 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Mental Health Counseling Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,066 |
| 4 years | $46,824 |
| 5 years | $52,641 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental Health Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 45.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 9.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 330 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mental Health Counseling students seeking a bachelor's degree is Walden University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 880 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 663 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lesley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-New England comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 190 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alfred University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cambridge College is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 127 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Edward's University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palo Alto University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Seattle is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mental Health Counseling that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,135 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,476 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,545 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,296 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 2,601 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
