CTI Career Search

California Counselors: Schools and Careers

Career Information for Counselors in California

Fast Facts for Counselors in California

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: San Francisco and Oakland
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: San Jose and Sacramento
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: San Francisco and Santa Ana

Salaries for Counselors in California

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Santa Ana and Oakland. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Counselors in California are listed below.

Selected Counselors Schools in California

These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).

Request info from multiple schools, by clicking the Get Info links.

University of Phoenix
San Jose

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Counseling, Counseling/Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/School Counseling, MS In Counseling/Mental Health Counseling, MS In Counseling/School Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

Argosy University
Alameda, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana, Santa Monica

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Doctor Of Education (EdD) In Counselor Ed And Supervision, Doctor Of Education (EdD) In Pastoral Community Counseling, Education Specialist (EdS) In School Counseling, Master Of Arts (MA) In Mental Health Counseling, Master Of Arts (MA) In School Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Selected Online Schools for Counselors in California

Walden University
Online

Offers online graduate degrees in a wide variety of fields. Offered online

  • Programs: Counselor Education And Supervision, Mental Health Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

Grand Canyon University
Online

Grand Canyon University offers over 60 degree programs that can be taken on campus, or online. GCU is a Christian university based in Phoenix.

  • Programs: Christian Studies With An Emphasis In Pastoral Ministry, Professional Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

Argosy University Online
Online

Offers certificate programs online through Argosy University in Chicago.

  • Programs: Doctor Of Education In Pastoral Community Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate

More California Counselors Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
Alliant International UniversitySan DiegoDoctorate3,704
Bethel Seminary San DiegoSan DiegoMasters & First Professional190
Bethesda Christian UniversityAnaheimMasters & First Professional345
Biola UniversityLa MiradaDoctorate & First Professional5,830
California Baptist UniversityRiversideMasters3,775
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfieldMasters7,700
California State University-East BayHaywardMasters13,124
California State University-FresnoFresnoDoctorate22,383
California State University-FullertonFullertonDoctorate37,130
California State University-Long BeachLong BeachDoctorate36,868
California State University-Los AngelesLos AngelesDoctorate21,051
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridgeDoctorate35,446
California State University-SacramentoSacramentoDoctorate28,829
California State University-San BernardinoSan BernardinoDoctorate17,066
Chapman UniversityOrangeDoctorate6,022
Chapman University-University CollegeOrangeMasters6,328
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresnoMasters2,391
Holy Names UniversityOaklandMasters1,114
King's College and SeminaryVan NuysDoctorate531
Life Pacific CollegeSan DimasBachelor459
Loma Linda UniversityLoma LindaDoctorate & First Professional4,022
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional8,977
Mennonite Brethren Biblical SeminaryFresnoMasters & First Professional151
National UniversityLa JollaMasters26,363
Phillips Graduate InstituteEncinoDoctorate373
Saint Marys College of CaliforniaMoragaDoctorate3,801
San Diego State UniversitySan DiegoDoctorate35,695
San Francisco State UniversitySan FranciscoDoctorate30,125
Simpson UniversityReddingMasters1,076
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert ParkMasters8,770
The Master's College and SeminarySanta ClaritaDoctorate & First Professional1,511
Trinity Life Bible CollegeSacramentoBachelor242
University of California-IrvineIrvineDoctorate & First Professional26,483
University of La VerneLa VerneDoctorate & First Professional7,370
University of San DiegoSan DiegoDoctorate7,504
University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional33,408
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta MesaMasters2,254

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Counselors

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Counselors

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Counselors relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.
Metro AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

CALIFORNIA

   
San Francisco460$44,2302.9
Oakland240$44,9001.5
Santa Ana340$45,0201.4
Sacramento100 0.7
San Jose90 0.6
Employment For:
All JobsCounselors > California

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career References and Original Articles

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification