Mental & Social Health Services at Walden University
If you are interested in studying mental & social health services, you may want to check out the program at Walden University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and approximately 49,695 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mental & Social Health Services section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Walden University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Walden University Mental & Social Health Services Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Mental Health Services
Featured Walden University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
There were 27 students who received their doctoral degrees in mental health services. This makes the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Mental Health Services Student Demographics at Walden University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Walden University.
Walden University Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program
In the mental health services master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of degree recipients. That is 4% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in mental health services.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 383 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Concentrations Within Mental & Social Health Services
If you plan to be a mental health services major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Walden University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 422 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 64 |
| Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 27 |
Related Majors
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Medical Illustration & Informatics
- Health Sciences & Services
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Public Health
Careers That Mental Health Services Grads May Go Into
A degree in mental health services can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Walden University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MN | Average Salary in MN |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Social Workers | 3,850 | $58,670 |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 3,220 | $85,860 |
| Substance Abuse Social Workers | 2,830 | $55,460 |
| Clergy | 1,310 | $47,580 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,270 | $41,110 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.