Mental Health Counseling Doctor’s Degrees
There are 292 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.
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Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,855 people earned theirMental Health Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mental Health Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 |
| Associate’s Degree | 115 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,656 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 35 |
Earnings of Mental Health Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 Mental Health Counseling majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Mental Health Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 330 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mental Health Counseling students seeking a doctor's degree is Walden University. This school awarded 880 doctor's degrees in Mental Health 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 663 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lesley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-New England is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 190 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 161 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alfred University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in Mental Health 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.
Cambridge College is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Edward's University is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 104 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palo Alto University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health 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 is a popular choice for Mental Health Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental Health Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Mental Health Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mental Health Counseling that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,135 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,476 |
| 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
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