Bachelor’s Degrees in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 46 people earned their bachelor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. This earns it the #866 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health counseling/counselor at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,602 |
| Graduate Certificate | 670 |
| Basic Certificate | 101 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 30 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mental health counseling/counselor majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for mental health counseling/counselor majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. About 78.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health counseling/counselor bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mental health counseling/counselor students seekinga bachelor's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Drexel. About 74% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sinte Gleska University. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Sinte Gleska University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health counseling/counselor that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 1,259 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 614 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 415 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 358 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 157 |
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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