Master’s Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Education Levels of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,538 people earned their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. This earns it the #65 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marriage and family therapy/counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,538 |
| Graduate Certificate | 217 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 152 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 540 |
| Women | 2,998 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marriage and family therapy/counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 185 |
| Black or African American | 441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 535 |
| White | 1,786 |
| International Students | 79 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 512 |
Most Popular Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Northcentral University. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandman University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Brandman. Of these students, 86% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Touro University Worldwide is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from TUW. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palo Alto University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. About 85% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Alliant International University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Alliant. About 84% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,263 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from UOPX - California. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific Oaks College. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Pacific Oaks College. About 82% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from NUS Florida. Of these students, 98% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antioch University - Seattle comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Antioch University - Seattle. Of these students, 88% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Friends University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Friends University. About 81% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fuller Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Fuller. About 76% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from SMU MN. Of these students, 90% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from USC. About 86% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Western Seminary-San Jose. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lewis & Clark College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,916 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,134 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Lewis and Clark College. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Abilene Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Abilene Christian. Of these students, 83% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for marriage and family therapy/counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Lutheran University. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from CLU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Trevecca Nazarene University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling from TNU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marriage and family therapy/counseling that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 8,602 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,462 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 1,292 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 521 |
| Genetic Counseling | 360 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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