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Mental Health Counseling Undergraduate Certificates
There are 292 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 50% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mental Health Counseling students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
A undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental Health Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 50.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 16.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 16.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 16.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 330 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 880 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 663 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 358 undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 214 undergraduate 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.
Antioch University-New England comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their undergraduate 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.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 161 undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alfred University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their undergraduate 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.
Cambridge College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 111 undergraduate 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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Edward's University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their undergraduate 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.
Palo Alto University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Seattle comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 93 undergraduate 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.
Long Island University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.
