Mental Health Counselors in Oklahoma

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

National Median: $53,710 | Job Growth: 18% | Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Columbia College - Fort Sill	Private Nonprofit	$8,256	$45,378
Oklahoma Wesleyan University	Private Nonprofit	$33,550	$59,841
Southern Nazarene University	Private Nonprofit	$31,190	$54,951
Pontotoc Technology Center	Public	—	$40,955
Cameron University	Public	$7,095	$40,118
Carl Albert State College	Public	$4,380	$34,117
Central Oklahoma College	Private For-Profit	—	$21,213
University of Central Oklahoma	Public	$8,818	$48,351
Connors State College	Public	$3,792	$38,469
East Central University	Public	$8,032	$44,962
Eastern Oklahoma State College	Public	$4,947	$38,658
Redlands Community College	Public	$5,385	$37,224
Formations Institute	Private For-Profit	—	$22,058
Eves College of Hairstyling	Private For-Profit	—	$15,956
Randall University	Private Nonprofit	$17,714	$42,051
Langston University	Public	$6,863	$33,261
Murray State College	Public	$7,230	$36,545
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology	Private For-Profit	$20,940	$49,944
Northeastern State University	Public	$7,810	$45,379
Northern Oklahoma College	Public	$5,083	$37,566
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College	Public	$5,213	$38,337
Northwestern Oklahoma State University	Public	$5,970	$44,358
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences	Public	—	—
Oklahoma Christian University	Private Nonprofit	$27,180	$49,203
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center	Public	—	$63,126
Oklahoma Panhandle State University	Public	$8,092	$44,933
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Public	$10,234	$57,413
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City	Public	$3,779	$41,307
Oklahoma Baptist University	Private Nonprofit	$35,570	$48,434
Oklahoma City Community College	Public	$4,059	$38,146

Education Paths in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma?

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

How many Mental Health Counselors jobs are in Oklahoma?

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

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

There are 50 colleges in Oklahoma 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.