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#1

#1 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Annually, Lee University grants around 56 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$59,669

#2

#2 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Each year, Eastern University awards about 41 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$58,118

#3

#3 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Annually, the University of Louisiana at Monroe awards about 156 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$56,871

#4

#4 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 477 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,050–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$55,728

#5

#5 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,310–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$55,540

#6

#6 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$57,875

#7

#7 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$54,246

#8

#8 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$56,086

#9

#9 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 449 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

900–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$57,270

#10

#10 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Daybreak University
Anaheim, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#11

#11 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Northcentral University
San Diego, CA

At Northcentral University, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#12

#12 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,176

#13

#13 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Antioch University-New England
Keene, NH

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#14

#14 Best College for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in the U.S.

Amridge University
Montgomery, AL

At Amridge University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General. In fact, Amridge University grants 14 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

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About Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling programs prepare individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Of the 135 Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, women make up 84% percent and men make up 16% percent of the field of study. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling than any other state in the US? In fact, California awarded 66 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling is $37,200.

Popularity of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling majors is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling can prepare you for is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
135
Female Students
113 (83%)
Male Students
22 (16%)

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