Most Affordable Master’s in Counseling Programs by State for 2026

Adams State University Alamosa

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Adler University Chicago

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Normal

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Alabama State University Montgomery

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• MRC in Rehabilitation Counseling

Albany State University Albany

• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Alfred University Alfred

• M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Alvernia University Reading

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Andrews University Berrien Springs

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Appalachian State University Boone

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Asbury Seminary Wilmore

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Ashland University/Ashland Theological Seminary Ashland

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Assumption College Worcester

• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Auburn University Auburn

• M.Ed. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.Ed./M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Auburn University Montgomery Montgomery

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Augusta University Augusta

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Austin Peay State University Clarksville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Ball State University Muncie

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Barry University Miami Shores

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Belmont University Nashville

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Boise State University Boise

• M.A. in Addiction Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Boston University School of Medicine Boston

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bowie State University Bowie

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Community Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Bradley University Peoria

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Bridgewater State University Bridgewater

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Brooklyn College, City University of New York Brooklyn

• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Butler University Indianapolis

• M.S. in School Counseling

Caldwell University Caldwell

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

California State University - Fresno Fresno

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

California State University Fullerton Fullerton

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

California State University Sacramento Sacramento

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

California University of Pennsylvania California

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Campbell University Buies Creek

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Canisius College Buffalo

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Carson-Newman University Jefferson City

• M.S.C. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S.C. in School Counseling

Central Connecticut State University New Britain

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Central Methodist University Fayette

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Central Washington University Ellensburg

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Chicago State University Chicago

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

City University of Seattle Seattle

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Clark Atlanta University Atlanta

• M.A. in Community Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Clemson University Clemson

• M.Ed./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed./Ed.S. in School Counseling

Cleveland State University Cleveland

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

College of New Jersey Ewing Township

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

College of William and Mary Williamsburg

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Colorado State University Ft. Collins

• M.A. in Career Counseling
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Columbia International University Columbia

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Columbus State University Columbus

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Coppin State University Baltimore

• M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Corban University Salem

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Delta State University Cleveland

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Denver Seminary Littleton

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

DePaul University Chicago

• M.A./M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A./M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.A./M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Drake University Des Moines

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Duquesne University Pittsburgh

• M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy
• M.S.Ed. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

East Carolina University - College of Allied Health Sciences Greenville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

East Carolina University Greenville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

East Tennessee State University Johnson City

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Eastern Illinois University Charleston

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Eastern Kentucky University Richmond

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A.Ed. in School Counseling

Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Eastern Washington University Cheney

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Emporia State University Emporia

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Evangel University Springfield

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Fairfield University Fairfield

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Myers

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Florida International University Miami

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Florida State University Tallahassee

• M.S./Ed.S. in Career Counseling
• M.S./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Fort Valley State University Fort Valley

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Freed-Hardeman University Henderson

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Gallaudet University Washington

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Gannon University Erie

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Geneva College Beaver Falls

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

George Fox University Portland

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

George Washington University Washington

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Georgia Southern University Statesboro

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Georgia State University Atlanta

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Georgian Court University Lakewood

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Gonzaga University Spokane

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte Charlotte

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton South Hamilton

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Governors State University University Park

• Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Grace College Winona Lake

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Hampton University Hampton

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Harding University Searcy

• M.S. in School Counseling
• M.S./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Heidelberg University Tiffin

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Henderson State University Arkadelphia

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S.E. in School Counseling

Hodges University Ft. Myers

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Hofstra University Hempstead

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Hood College Frederick

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Hunter College New York

• M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Husson University Bangor

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Idaho State University Pocatello

• M. Coun. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M. Coun. in College Counseling and Student Affairs
• M. Coun. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M. Coun. in School Counseling

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Immaculata University Immaculata

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Indiana State University Terre Haute

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Indiana University - South Bend South Bend

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Jackson State University Jackson

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Jacksonville State University Jacksonville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Jacksonville University Jacksonville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

James Madison University Harrisonburg

• M.A./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.Ed./Ed.S. in School Counseling

John Carroll University University Heights

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Johnson University Knoxville

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Kansas State University Manhattan

• M.S. in School Counseling

Kean University Union

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Kent State University Kent

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Kutztown University Kutztown

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

La Salle University Philadelphia

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Langston University Oklahoma City

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Lehman College, City University of New York Bronx

• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Lewis & Clark College Portland

• M.A./M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lincoln Christian University Lincoln

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Lindsey Wilson College Columbia

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lipscomb University Nashville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lock Haven University Lock Haven

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Long Island University Post/Brentwood Brookville

• M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Longwood University Farmville

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in College Counseling and Student Affairs
• M.S. in School Counseling

Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center New Orleans

• M.HS. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Louisiana Tech University Ruston

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Loyola University - New Orleans New Orleans

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Loyola University in Maryland - Columbia Columbia

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Loyola University Maryland Timonium

• M.A./M.Ed. in School Counseling

Loyola University Maryland-Columbia Columbia

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lynn University Boca Raton

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Malone University Canton

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Marquette University Marquette

• M.A. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Marshall University South Charleston

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Marymount University Arlington

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Maryville University St. Louis

• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Marywood University Scranton

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

McNeese State University Lake Charles

• M.Ed. in School Counseling

Medaille College Buffalo

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mercer University Atlanta

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Messiah College Mechanicsburg

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Messiah University (previously Messiah College) Mechanicsburg

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Michigan State University East Lansing

• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling

MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro

• M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.Ed./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.Ed./Ed.S. in School Counseling

Milligan College Milligan

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Minnesota State University Mankato Mankato

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Mississippi College Clinton

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Mississippi State University Mississippi State

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Student Affairs and College Counseling

Missouri State University Springfield

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in School Counseling

Molloy College Rockville Centre

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Monmouth University - CMHC Program West Long Branch

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Monmouth University West Long Branch

• M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College Counseling
• M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Montana State University Bozeman

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Montana State University Billings Billings

• M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Montclair State University Montclair

• M.A. in Addiction Counseling
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Montreat College Asheville

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mount Mary University Milwaukee

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Murray State University Murray

• Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

Neumann University Aston

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

New Jersey City University Jersey City

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling

New Mexico Highlands University Rio Rancho

• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling

New Mexico State University Las Cruces

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury

• M.S. in School Counseling

Niagara University Niagara University

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling