by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 39 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for mental health counseling/counselor students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 868 master's degrees in mental health counseling/counselor to qualified students.
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The mental health counseling/counselor master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality mental health counseling/counselor program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 schools for mental health counseling/counselor 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 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for mental health counseling/counselor students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from University of Florida
East Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from East Carolina University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor needs to look into Mercer University. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Mercer University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor has to take a look at John Brown University. JBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from John Brown University
NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Nova Southeastern University
Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Lipscomb University
Located in the midsize city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Marymount University
Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Belmont University
Palm Beach Atlantic is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Palm Beach.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Palm Beach Atlantic University
UCA is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Conway.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from University of Central Arkansas
Learn about other programs related to Mental Health Counseling/Counselor that might interest you.
Explore the best mental health counseling/counselor colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 237 |
| Georgia | 370 | 21 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 117 |
| Virginia | 331 | 122 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 122 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 25 |
| Alabama | 258 | 63 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 57 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 11 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 74 |
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is one of 13 different types of Mental & Social Health Services programs to choose from.
