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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mental health counseling/counselor majors, Walden University came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 422 students received their master’s degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Walden University. This makes it the #3 most popular school for mental health counseling/counselor master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health counseling/counselor majors at Walden University.
Of the 422 mental health counseling/counselor students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Walden University, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Walden University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in mental health counseling/counselor.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 220 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 64 |
| Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 27 |
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