by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Counseling Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 555 master's degrees in counseling psychology to qualified students.
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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. 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 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Counseling Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for counseling psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Kansas is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in counseling psychology. KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from University of Kansas
University of St Thomas Minnesota is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in counseling psychology. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from University of St Thomas Minnesota
University of South Dakota is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in counseling psychology. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from University of South Dakota
It is hard to beat Webster University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in counseling psychology. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Webster University
Located in the distant town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Avila University
Located in the suburb of Olathe, MNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from South Dakota State University
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 counseling psychology from Bethel University Minnesota
Located in the town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in counseling psychology from Buena Vista University
Learn about other programs related to Counseling Psychology that might interest you.
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.
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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 | 944 |
| Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 360 |
| Forensic Psychology | 332 |
| Educational Psychology | 166 |
| Clinical Psychology | 129 |
| School Psychology | 73 |
| Other Psychology & Counseling | 73 |
| Applied Psychology | 67 |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 44 |
| Community Psychology | 18 |
