Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

CIP Code: 51.1505

A marriage and family therapy/counseling degree prepares graduates for careers in Psychology teachers, postsecondary, Marriage and family therapists. 139 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded
4,476
Colleges Offering 139
Avg. Career Salary $72,055
Top Career Salary $80,330

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Salary by College

Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $52,119 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,401–$68,626). Where you study it matters: across 50 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $32,514 to $76,395.

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#College4 yrs afterWage-adjusted1 yr afterMedian debtOutcome Rating
1University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA$76,395$77,694$58,269$12,634A+
2James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA$67,033$61,040$33,971$20,500B+
3Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX$66,865$67,982$34,671$17,731A
4Worcester State University Worcester, MA$63,505$55,923$37,345$21,000C
5Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT$63,218$56,916$36,070$27,239C
6Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN$60,780$58,058$56,516$21,335C+
7Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI$58,907$62,111$41,225$25,000D
13Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000B
12Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000C+
11Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000C
10Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000B
9Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000B
8Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000C
14Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH$57,701$53,148$43,886$21,584C
15Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN$57,266$54,701$46,691$25,736C
16University of Kansas Lawrence, KS$57,252$59,437$42,480$22,784B+
17Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL$55,586$54,613$41,139$27,787C+
18Drexel University Philadelphia, PA$54,395$55,320$41,891$21,875A+
19Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI$53,353$56,255$40,333$28,125C+
20University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH$52,735$56,276$46,270$35,000B
21New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM$52,517$60,806$34,750$13,000D
22University of Arizona Tucson, AZ$52,243$53,681$37,992$21,750B
23University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD$52,211$56,200$41,191$25,850C+
24William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ$51,502$45,203$39,228$25,000D
25Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ$51,490$52,907$37,693$31,432C
26Rhode Island College Providence, RI$51,379$50,603$37,320$26,463C
27Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN$51,288$55,023$37,268$25,000D
28California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA$51,047$46,449$27,228$14,833C+
29Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM$50,598$58,585$40,645$18,191F
30University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK$49,660$47,558——D
31Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL$49,618$56,321$38,439$25,000B
32University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR$49,129$57,894$32,618$25,000C
33Ashford University San Diego, CA$48,922$44,516$39,676$33,129F
34Alvernia University Reading, PA$48,809$49,639$41,115$32,167C+
35University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME$48,604$51,653$39,109$27,704F
36Washburn University Topeka, KS$48,327$50,171$41,632$30,974C
37Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA$47,604$43,348$37,645$25,000D
39Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN$45,729$49,059$40,426$25,370C+
38Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN$45,729$49,059$40,426$25,370B+
40University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY$45,061$51,023$21,137$16,216D
41Pennsylvania Western University California, PA$42,837$43,566$34,541—D
42University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME$42,513$45,180$27,344$27,000D
43Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN$42,305$45,385$33,954$34,836C+
44Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN$42,133$45,201$34,603$22,303F
45Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA$42,065$48,693$24,340$25,000C
46Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH$40,901$43,647——F
47Lackawanna College Scranton, PA$40,697$41,389$37,845$35,323C+
48Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL$39,894$39,196——F
49New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM$39,293$45,495$25,631$24,421F
50City Vision University Kansas City, MO$32,514$34,862——F

Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.

What Can You Do With a Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80,330 +3.6% growth

Marriage and family therapists

$63,780 +12.6% growth
$72,055
Average Salary Across Careers
$80,330
Highest Paying Career
2
Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in marriage and family therapy/counseling.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 71 A
2 Northwestern University Evanston, IL 40 A
3 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 26 A
4 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 73 B
5 California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA 48 B
6 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 30 B
7 University of San Diego San Diego, CA 28 B
8 Chapman University Orange, CA 27 B
9 California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA 25 B
10 Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA 240 C+
11 Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX 74 C+
12 Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA 72 C+
13 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 64 C+
14 Friends University Wichita, KS 53 C+
15 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA 44 C+
16 Mercer University Macon, GA 42 C+
17 Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR 41 C+
18 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN 38 C+
19 California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA 36 C+
20 Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL 33 C+
21 Texas Woman's University Denton, TX 29 C+
22 Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA 28 C+
23 Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 27 C+
24 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA 25 C+
25 Seattle University Seattle, WA 25 C+
26 Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA 368 C
27 Northcentral University San Diego, CA 367 C
28 Antioch University-Seattle Seattle, WA 99 C
29 Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA 90 C
30 Adler University Chicago, IL 84 C

Largest Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Programs

Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most marriage and family therapy/counseling graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 Capella University Minneapolis, MN 441 D
2 Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA 368 C
3 Northcentral University San Diego, CA 367 C
4 Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA 240 C+
5 University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA 183 D
6 Antioch University-Seattle Seattle, WA 99 C
7 Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA 90 C
8 Adler University Chicago, IL 84 C
9 Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX 74 C+
10 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 73 B
11 Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA 72 C+
12 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 71 A
13 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 64 C+
14 University of Phoenix-California Ontario, CA 64 D
15 Palo Alto University Palo Alto, CA 57 C
16 Friends University Wichita, KS 53 C+
17 American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ 53 D
18 California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA 48 B
19 Daybreak University Anaheim, CA 46 D
20 The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 45 C
21 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA 44 C+
22 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN 44 C
23 Mercer University Macon, GA 42 C+
24 Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR 41 C+
25 Northwestern University Evanston, IL 40 A
26 Regis University Denver, CO 39 C
27 Antioch University-New England Keene, NH 39 D
28 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN 38 C+
29 California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA 36 C+
30 The Chicago School at Anaheim Anaheim, CA 36 D
4,476
Degrees Awarded Annually
139
Colleges Offering Program
2
Related Careers

About Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling is a degree program offered at 139 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 4,476 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as psychology teachers, postsecondary, marriage and family therapists.

Program Classification

CIP Code 51.1505
Field (2-digit CIP) 51
Category (4-digit CIP) 51.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degree?
A Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degree can lead to careers as a psychology teachers, postsecondary, marriage and family therapists, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $80,330 annually.
How many colleges offer Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling?
139 colleges and universities in the United States offer Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling as a degree program. Each year, approximately 4,476 students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling?
The best colleges for Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling based on Repit's ratings include University of Southern California, Northwestern University, University of Florida, Syracuse University, California State University-Northridge. Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.
What is the salary potential with a Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degree?
Graduates with a Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degree can expect average salaries around $72,055 in related careers, with top earners making up to $80,330. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.