by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,147 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. 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 schools for mental health counseling/counselor students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is difficult to beat Capella University if you want to pursue a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Capella University
Walden University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Walden University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor needs to look into Winona State University. Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Winona.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Winona State University
Bethel University Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Bethel University Minnesota
Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from University of Mary
Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from University of Iowa
Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from University of Northern Iowa
Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles.More information about a master’s in mental health counseling/counselor from Lindenwood University
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Explore the best mental health counseling/counselor schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 113 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 958 |
| Iowa | 298 | 29 |
| Kansas | 254 | 16 |
| Nebraska | 211 | 1 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 28 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 2 |
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is one of 13 different types of Mental & Social Health Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 386 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 381 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 123 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 35 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 18 |
