Doctor’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, 25 people earned their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. This makes it the 294th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mental health counseling/counselor majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for mental health counseling/counselor majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. About 92.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health counseling/counselor doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
Waynesburg University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Waynesburg.
Pace University - New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Pace University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mental health counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is American International College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from AIC. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antioch University - Seattle is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Antioch University - Seattle. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Viterbo University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Viterbo. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health counseling/counselor that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 152 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 45 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 13 |
| Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy | 9 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 9 |
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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