What can you do with a master’s degree in counseling?
As the demand for mental health services continues to rise, graduate programs in counseling offer aspiring professionals a pathway to meaningful careers.
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Messiah University is a top-ranked private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences in the northeastern U.S. With a reputation for successfully integrating rigorous academics and Christian faith into all of our academic programs, we offer 150+ undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and 20+ graduate degree and certificate programs.
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Messiah by the numbers
100% 
of first-year
students receive financial aid
students receive financial aid
96% 
of the class of 2022 were
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
Average
class size: 20
class size: 20
3,320
undergradate 
& graduate students 12:1 
student to faculty ratio our undergrad students are from
38 states 
21 countries 
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In the news
Messiah University President Kim Phipps announces plan to retire in June 2025
Dr. Phipps’ presidency concludes a 40-year career in Christian higher education.
What is an MBA and why do you need one?
Regardless of your undergraduate degree, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree is a valuable addition that exponentially advances your career and influence.
Messiah University partners with local school districts to help address the teacher shortage in Pennsylvania
Messiah has launched two new initiatives designed to increase the number of teachers in Pennsylvania: Educators for Tomorrow and a Teaching Certification Initiative.