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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in California

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,652 students earned their Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling is the 84th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors in California

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,545
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

In California, a marriage and family therapy/counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marriage and family therapy/counseling majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 17.1%
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Jobs for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Grads in California

26,450 people in the state and 86,150 in the nation are employed in jobs related to marriage and family therapy/counseling.

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Wages for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Jobs in California

A typical salary for a marriage and family therapy/counseling grad in the state is $51,950, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

A typical student attending Brandman will pay a net price of $32,849. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at TUW. 86% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,805.

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Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,179 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. 6% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.30 years to complete their degree at UOPX - California.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 14%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 59% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students get financical aid.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Careers in CA

Some of the careers marriage and family therapy/counseling majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marriage and family therapy/counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 222
Other Mental Health Services 198
Mental Health Services Technician 93
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Genetic Counseling 24

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