by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools in California ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mental health counseling/counselor degrees they offer, see the list below.
Loma Linda University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mental health counseling/counselor. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.More information about a degree in mental health counseling/counselor from Loma Linda University
Explore all the Best Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 124 |
| Oregon | 587 | 92 |
One of 13 majors within the Mental & Social Health Services area of study, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor has other similar majors worth exploring.
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