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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the Southeast Region

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529 Degrees Awarded
$27,300 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling is the 211th most popular major in the country with 3,405 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 529 marriage and family therapy/counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 34 colleges that offer a degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular marriage and family therapy/counseling programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region marriage and family therapy/counseling students.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Out of the 34 schools in the Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nova Southeastern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to 81 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Nova Southeastern University

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trevecca Nazarene University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Trevecca Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at TNU

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Out of the 34 schools in the Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the #3 spot on the list. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at UofL

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Monroe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 27 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia

Out of the 34 schools in the Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Valdosta State University landed the #5 spot on the list. VSU is a fairly large school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 26 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

John Brown University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. John Brown University is a small school located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas that handed out 23 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full John Brown University Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

With a ranking of #6, Lee University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Tennessee. It awarded 23 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Lee University

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

Mercer University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mercer University is located in Macon, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Mercer

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Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, North Carolina

Pfeiffer University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Pfeiffer University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Misenheimer, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Pfeiffer University

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With a ranking of #10, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 18 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at UCF

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Lipscomb University Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Amridge University
Montgomery, Alabama

Amridge University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Amridge University is located in Montgomery, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Amridge University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Full JU Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Converse College
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Converse College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Spartanburg, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Full Converse Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, West Virginia

With a ranking of #15, BridgeValley Community & Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. South Charleston, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Full BridgeValley Community & Technical College Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

With a ranking of #15, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Appalachian State University is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Appalachian State

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

With a ranking of #17, University of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at UF

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St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida

St. Thomas University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. STU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at St. Thomas University

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at ECU

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University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Livingston, Alabama, and it awarded 9 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of West Alabama Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #21, Florida State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 5 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Florida State University

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Stetson University
DeLand, Florida

Stetson University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. Stetson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in DeLand, Florida. It awarded 5 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Stetson Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Report

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Harding

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic

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University of Mobile
Mobile, Alabama

With a ranking of #23, University of Mobile did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Major in the Southeast Region list. University of Mobile is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mobile, Alabama. It awarded 4 ’s marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at University of Mobile

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