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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling in California

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Schools in California

1,652 students earned Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Majors in California

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,545
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

In California, a marriage and family therapy/counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marriage and family therapy/counseling majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 17.1%
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Jobs for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Grads in California

There are 26,450 people in the state and 86,150 people in the nation working in marriage and family therapy/counseling jobs.

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Wages for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Jobs in California

In this state, marriage and family therapy/counseling grads earn an average of $51,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer marriage and family therapy/counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. 1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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Palo Alto University

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118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 5.30 years to graduate.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

14% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Careers in CA

Some of the careers marriage and family therapy/counseling majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marriage and family therapy/counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Mental Health Services 86
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Genetic Counseling 24
Mental Health Services Technician 8
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3

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