Rank #20 of 80
Mental Health Counseling
Programs preparing individuals to provide counseling services for mental health, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
CIP 51.15011 career path
62
62.0/100
Low RiskScore Breakdown
Automation Resistance
30% weight96.4
How resistant the typical career paths are to automation by AI and robotics, based on O*NET task analysis.
Job Growth Outlook
25% weight70.0
Projected employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 10-year occupational outlook.
Earnings Potential
20% weight30.2
Median salary potential relative to the national median, indicating economic stability.
Degree Flexibility
15% weight6.7
Number of distinct career paths available to graduates, providing economic optionality.
AI Adaptability
10% weight85.0
Ability to leverage AI as a productivity tool rather than being displaced by it.
Career Paths & Occupation Analysis
These are the primary occupations linked to a Mental Health Counseling degree via the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk, with O*NET and BLS data for each.
| Occupation | Automation Risk | Job Growth | Median Salary | AI Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mental Health Counselors SOC 21-1014 | 3.6% | +18% | $53,710 | Low |