Best Counseling Degrees has announced the launch of a brand-new article that ranks the 25 most affordable accredited degree programs in the Midwestern region for graduate students in counseling and psychology
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — At Best Counseling Degrees, a new article has been published to rank the cheapest accredited master's and doctoral degree programs in counseling and psychology headquartered in the Midwest. Top 25 Most Affordable, Accredited Graduate Degree Programs in Counseling and Psychology in the Midwest 2014 is a new addition to the website's series to point prospective students in the right direction for finding affordable degree options in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.
In forming the ranking, researchers at Best Counseling Degrees included Midwestern graduate schools accredited by the APA, CACREP, and/or COAMFTE that offered a considerably lower average out-of-state tuition cost under $645 per credit hour.
"As the job outlook for counselors is projected to grow rapidly by 29% over the next decade, this article is intended to be a reference for finding high-quality mental health education to begin a rewarding career without breaking the bank," said editor Chris Williams.
Below are the top 25 cheapest graduate psychology and counseling degree programs offered at accredited Midwestern universities that have been recognized by Best Counseling Degrees for their affordability:
25. DePaul University: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
24. Franciscan University of Steubenville: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
23. Western Illinois University: Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in Education in School Counseling
22. Walsh University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling
21. Indiana University – South Bend: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling
20. Purdue University Calumet: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in School Counseling, and Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
19. Valparaiso University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
18. University of Dayton: Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
17. Youngstown State University: Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in Education in School Counseling
16. Friends University: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
15. Forest Institute: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
14. Xavier University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling
13. Governors State University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling
12. St. Cloud State University: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in School Counseling, and Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
11. Grace College: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
10. Southeast Missouri State University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling
9. Central Michigan University: Ph.D. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Ph.D. in School Counseling
8. Butler University: Master of Science in School Counseling
7. Cincinnati Christian University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
6. Heidelberg University: Master of Arts in Counseling with Clinical Counseling, School Counseling, or Dual School/Clinical Counseling Concentrations
5. University of Nebraska at Kearney: Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
4. University of South Dakota: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in School Counseling, and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
3. South Dakota State University: Master of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development with School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization
2. St. Mary's University of Minnesota: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
1. Lincoln Christian University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
More information about each of the Midwest's most affordable graduate psychology and counseling degree programs can be located at http://www.bestcounselingdegrees.net/rankings/most-affordable-accredited-graduate-programs-psychology-counseling-in-the-midwest/
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