University of Mobile Lowers Tuition for Master's Degrees in Counseling Programs

New lower tuition rate makes graduate programs more affordable for students pursuing careers as licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:40pm

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The University of Mobile is lowering tuition for its Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy program and Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling program, starting in Summer 2026. The reduced tuition rate of $494 per credit hour aims to make these graduate programs more accessible for students called to serve individuals, couples, and families in clinical, community, and ministry settings.

Why it matters

With mental health needs continuing to rise across the nation, the University of Mobile's tuition reduction reflects a strategic effort to prepare more trained professionals to serve the region and beyond. The affordable, Christ-centered programs will help equip highly qualified counselors to meet significant mental health needs in local communities.

The details

The Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy program is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure in Alabama as both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). The Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling program provides a foundational education in the ethical application of counseling principles and knowledge of human behavior across diverse contexts, equipping students with practical skills in helping, advocacy, and program evaluation.

  • Applications for both programs are now open for Summer 2026 classes.
  • The new lower tuition rate of $494 per credit hour will take effect starting Summer 2026.

The players

University of Mobile

A Christ-centered university located in Mobile, Alabama, that is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.

Dr. Jason Lee

The provost and vice president for academic administration at the University of Mobile.

Dr. Glenn Hollingsworth

The chair of the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy and associate professor of marriage and family counseling at the University of Mobile.

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What they’re saying

“Our responsibility as a Christ-centered university is to equip students for their calling while being wise stewards of their investment. By lowering tuition for these programs, we are strengthening our commitment to prepare highly qualified counselors who will meet significant mental health needs in our communities.”

— Dr. Jason Lee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration

“Counseling is, in some respects, a way of life. Our programs cultivate a relational way of being among our students, on top of which they add clinical skill and ethical practice, enabling them to build intentional, growth-promoting relationships with and among individuals and families. This new lower tuition rate allows more students to pursue professional excellence through an affordable, Christ-centered graduate program where they are mentored by professors who care deeply about their personal growth and professional success.”

— Dr. Glenn Hollingsworth, Chair of the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Counseling

What’s next

Prospective students may learn more or apply for Summer 2026 admission at umobile.edu/counseling or umobile.edu/hsc, or contact Dr. Hollingsworth at ghollingsworth@umobile.edu.

The takeaway

The University of Mobile's decision to lower tuition for its master's programs in counseling and human services counseling reflects a commitment to making high-quality, Christ-centered graduate education more accessible for students called to serve individuals, couples, and families in clinical, community, and ministry settings.