As our world has grown increasingly complicated, the demand for knowledgeable, trained counselors has risen. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an 18% growth in the employment of counselors by 2032, with particular demand for those specializing in substance abuse, behavioral disorders and general mental health.
A respected mental health counseling master’s degree can make an impactful difference in your career. Our MEd in Mental Health Counseling provides students with an advocacy mindset and helping skills that can be applied to a variety of mental health career paths. The top employment areas (as noted by Lightcast, an authority on labor market analytics) for professionals with a mental health counseling master’s degree include:
Individual and family services
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers
General government support
Colleges, universities and professional schools
Offices of mental health practitioners
Elementary and secondary schools