by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,161 master's degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling to qualified students.
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Your choice of marriage and family therapy/counseling for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality marriage and family therapy/counseling program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for marriage and family therapy/counseling students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling.
It's hard to beat Loma Linda University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Loma Linda University
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from University of Southern California
It's hard to beat The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles if you want to pursue a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Located in the city of Los Angeles, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles
Northcentral University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Located in the city of San Diego, Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Northcentral University
Chapman is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Orange.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Chapman University
Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Fuller is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Fuller Theological Seminary
Brandman is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Brandman University
Located in the large city of San Diego, Alliant is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Alliant International University
Located in the large suburb of Los Alamitos, TUW is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Touro University Worldwide
Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in marriage and family therapy/counseling from Loyola Marymount University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 402 | 143 |
| Oregon | 291 | 123 |
| Nevada | 126 | 27 |
One of 13 majors within the Mental & Social Health Services area of study, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 41 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 37 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 24 |
