by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for counseling psychology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,949 master's degrees in counseling psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The counseling psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality counseling psychology 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for counseling psychology 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 Counseling Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in counseling psychology.
Nova Southeastern University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in counseling psychology. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Nova Southeastern University
Auburn University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in counseling psychology. Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Auburn University
University of Kentucky is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in counseling psychology. UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from University of Kentucky
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in counseling psychology has to look into University of the Cumberlands. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from University of the Cumberlands
It is difficult to beat Barry University if you want to pursue a master's degree in counseling psychology. Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Barry University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Liberty University
Located in the small city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University - Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Carlos Albizu University - Miami
Located in the remote town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Lindsey Wilson College
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 counseling psychology from Mercer University
Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Western Kentucky University
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Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
Explore the best counseling psychology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 339 |
| Georgia | 370 | 67 |
| Virginia | 331 | 617 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 93 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 556 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 40 |
| Alabama | 258 | 186 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 39 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 12 |
One of 17 majors within the Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology area of study, Counseling Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 522 |
| Applied Psychology | 357 |
| Clinical Psychology | 307 |
| Educational Psychology | 220 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 214 |
| School Psychology | 152 |
| Forensic Psychology | 147 |
| Community Psychology | 71 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 31 |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 6 |
