Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Graduate Certificates
There are 139 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,476 students earned theirMarriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 248 |
Earnings of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/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)
The data on debt ranges for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 29.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 6.6% |
| International Students | 5 | 2.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 165 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling students seeking a graduate certificate is Capella University. This school awarded 441 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University Worldwide is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 368 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 240 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/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.
University of Massachusetts Global is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-Seattle comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fuller Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/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.
Adler University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Abilene Christian University is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 74 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/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.
Syracuse University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. This school awarded 73 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific Oaks College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-California is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 64 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. This school awarded 57 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/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.
American InterContinental University System comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Friends University is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 48 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daybreak University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a popular choice for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 45 graduate certificates in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 10,855 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,135 |
| 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.