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Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degrees
There are 292 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Mental Health Counseling graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,855 students 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 | 22 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 10,656 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Mental Health Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Mental Health Counseling of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Mental Health Counseling majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. About 82.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,762 |
| Women | 8,014 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental Health Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,849 | 59.8% |
| Asian | 284 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,286 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,350 | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 329 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 445 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 187 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 330 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 880 people received their master'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 725 master'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.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 663 people received their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 358 master'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.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 241 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 224 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 214 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-New England is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master'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.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master'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.
Alfred University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master'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.
Cambridge College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to 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 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 111 master'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 Chicago School at Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 105 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 104 master'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 is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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 master’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.
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