Mental Health Counselors in Colorado

Rewarding Mental Health Counseling Career: Strong Growth, Solid Pay, and Meaningful Impact

National Median: $53,710 | Job Growth: 18% | Colorado Colleges: 50

Mental Health Counselors Salary Progression

Entry Level: $45,000
Mid-Career: $53,710
Senior Level: $75,000
Top 10%: $90,000

Colleges in Colorado

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Casa Loma College - Aurora	Private Nonprofit	—	$49,854
Adams State University	Public	$9,824	$44,372
Aims Community College	Public	$2,258	$41,887
Arapahoe Community College	Public	$4,434	$48,341
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology	Private For-Profit	$13,819	$39,506
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	Public	$10,383	$64,270
University of Colorado Colorado Springs	Public	$10,149	$54,659
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology	Private For-Profit	$20,235	$59,093
University of Colorado Boulder	Public	$15,666	$69,738
Colorado Christian University	Private Nonprofit	$41,342	$50,416
Colorado College	Private Nonprofit	$70,734	$65,222
Concorde Career College-Aurora	Private For-Profit	—	$42,456
Colorado Mountain College	Public	$2,616	$44,127
Colorado Northwestern Community College	Public	$4,594	$43,526
Colorado School of Mines	Public	$21,914	$97,335
Colorado School of Trades	Private For-Profit	—	$51,591
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Public	$13,373	$60,543
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	Private For-Profit	$12,750	$37,180
Colorado Technical University-Denver South	Private For-Profit	$12,685	$37,180
Community College of Aurora	Public	$4,470	$44,592
Technical College of the Rockies	Public	—	$45,516
Community College of Denver	Public	$4,902	$39,095
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver	Private For-Profit	—	$46,396
Denver Seminary	Private Nonprofit	—	—
University of Denver	Private Nonprofit	$61,398	$71,155
Emily Griffith Technical College	Public	—	$35,487
Fort Lewis College	Public	$9,958	$46,349
Front Range Community College	Public	$4,663	$45,910
Iliff School of Theology	Private Nonprofit	—	—
International Salon and Spa Academy	Private For-Profit	—	$22,332

Education Paths in Colorado

Bachelor's in Psychology, Sociology, or related — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
Master's in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work — 2-3 years, typical cost: $30,000-$150,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Mental Health Counselors in Colorado?

The national median salary for Mental Health Counselors is $53,710. State-specific data may vary.

How many Mental Health Counselors jobs are in Colorado?

Nationally, there are 391,460 Mental Health Counselors positions.

What colleges in Colorado prepare you for a Mental Health Counselors career?

There are 50 colleges in Colorado that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.