Reputations for MFT/Counseling programs?

[penguins5871]

Hi, I'm just about to start applying to Master's programs for next fall. While I know some have good reputations, it's been hard for me to find much info on others, especially for the specific programs. If anyone knows something about any of them, I'd greatly appreciate your insight! Here's the list:

 

MFT programs

Northwestern University (also has Counseling)

University of San Diego

San Diego State University

Chapman University

Thomas Jefferson University

Iona College

 

Northeastern Illinois University -- Family Counseling

Chicago State University -- MHC

[lexmft2015]

I don't know about the one's you listed, however  I am from the chicago land area and actually ended up moving and attending Mercer university in their MFT program in Atlanta and it is fantastic. 

[salparadise]

Do they use evidence-based treatments? Are they data-driven? Lots of programs I've seen promote therapies such as Gestalt, psychodynamic, etc., which rarely rely on science in the slightest.