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Mental Health Counseling Basic Certificates
There are 292 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Mental Health Counseling. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,855 degrees were awarded toMental 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 | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,656 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Mental Health Counseling Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 95 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental Health Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 59.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 15.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 5.8% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 330 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 880 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 663 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 358 basic certificates 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.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their basic certificate 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.
Lesley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 214 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 190 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 161 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their basic certificate 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.
Alfred University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 134 basic certificates 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.
Cambridge College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their basic certificate 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.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 111 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to 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 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 111 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 105 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Edward's University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 104 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Seattle is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their basic certificate 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.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 73 basic certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to 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 basic certificates.
| 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.