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6 sourced facts about therapy, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer3 years
That's graduate study after a bachelor's degree and prerequisite coursework.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer$66,940
Marriage and family therapists typically need a master's degree, and every state requires a license.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answerrose from 18.5% to 23.2%
The increase for younger adults was bigger than for adults of all ages, which rose from 19.2% to 21.6%.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, Data Brief No. 444 (2021) cdc.gov
Answer533,400
About 50,500 openings a year are projected over the decade to 2035.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer14%
The BLS calls that much faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer18%
The BLS ties this growth to demand for addiction treatment and mental health services.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov