Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Types of Degrees Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many marriage and family therapy/counseling graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 3,538 |
Graduate Certificate | 217 |
Doctor’s Degree | 152 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
What Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to marriage and family therapy/counseling were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in marriage and family therapy/counseling should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:
- Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Skills for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors
marriage and family therapy/counseling majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Abilities for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors
A major in marriage and family therapy/counseling will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
What Can You Do With a Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major?
People with a marriage and family therapy/counseling degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Marriage and Family Therapists | 23.4% | $50,090 |
Psychology Professors | 15.1% | $76,710 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of marriage and family therapy/counseling majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Geographic Diversity
Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. About 100.0% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Some careers associated with marriage and family therapy/counseling require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to marriage and family therapy/counseling have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Master’s Degree | 31.0% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 14.2% |
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. | 0.7% |
Doctoral Degree | 32.9% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 18.5% |
Online Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 2 | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 18 | 2 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 147 | 17 |
Post-Master’s | 16 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 20 | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 7 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 1 | 0 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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