Philadelphia is home to 3 accredited MFT programs. This page ranks them on published outcomes rather than reputation, and pairs that with the federal wage figures for the surrounding area.
How are Philadelphia’s accredited MFT programs ranked?
The ranking of Philadelphia's accredited MFT programs rests on published outcomes above all, with transparency and accreditation standing behind them. That makes the score portable: the same figure appears on the Pennsylvania ranking, where the program sits in a longer list. Names link through to the evidence.
| # | Program | Level | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drexel University (MFT) Scored 92.3 of 100, with 58 of 60 from a record covering 8 completed cohorts and 134 students. | Master's | 92.3 | Full record |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson University (MMFT) Scored 89.6 of 100, with 52.8 of 60 from a record covering 9 completed cohorts and 185 students. | Master's | 89.6 | Full record |
| 3 | LaSalle University (MA) Scored 84.6 of 100, with 45.4 of 60 from a record covering 9 completed cohorts and 156 students. | Master's | 84.6 | Full record |
What do marriage and family therapists earn around Philadelphia?
Marriage and family therapists in and around Philadelphia are surveyed as Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, one labor market for these purposes. The figures describe everyone doing the work there, not the people who graduated from the programs above.
From $54,470 at the tenth percentile to $103,660 at the ninetieth, the distribution is wide enough that the median alone will mislead you. Which end you sit at depends chiefly on who employs you.
Per job in the area, this occupation appears at 1.70 times its national rate. Concentration and pay are separate things: a dense market can pay modestly, a thin one well.
Common questions about MFT programs in Philadelphia
How many accredited MFT programs are there in Philadelphia?
What do marriage and family therapists earn in Philadelphia?
Is a degree from Philadelphia enough to get licensed?
Why do some programs in Philadelphia score lower than others?
Where do these figures come from?
These figures come from three independent records rather than from one compiled list: the accreditor's directory, the programs' own outcome disclosures, and the federal wage survey. Keeping them separate is what makes each one checkable.