Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Campus & City Rochester, NY, United States
- Rent (1BR)
- $1,100
- Groceries
- $350
- Pint
- $6.5
Varies widely — warm south, four-season northeast, dry west.
Car-centric outside major cities; NYC/SF/Boston/Chicago have metro.
Urban safety varies by neighbourhood; follow campus security guidance.
Ranked in the QS Top 500 (2025) at #236. A recognised international research university.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Exceeded expectations"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: anatomy teaching here is particularly strong — full dissection experience. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor at University of Rochester, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: OSCEs are tough but you leave competent. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor at University of Rochester, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor at University of Rochester, I'd say go for it.
"Exceeded expectations"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: early clinical exposure gave me the confidence to approach patients. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor at University of Rochester, I'd say go for it.
"Good but not perfect"
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor at University of Rochester, I'd say go for it.
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