Associate Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,539 people earned their associate degree in mental health services. This makes it the 37th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,274 |
| Associate Degree | 3,539 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,387 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,853 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,189 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,037 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 271 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in mental health services is $33,609. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,501 to a high of $37,005.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in mental health services. About 82.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 626 |
| Women | 2,913 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 792 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 588 |
| White | 1,746 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 303 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 336 colleges that offer an associate degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mental health services students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,609.
Kingsborough Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in mental health services from KCC. About 85% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Kingsborough Community College make a median salary of 33,609.
LaGuardia Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mental health services. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in mental health services from LaGuardia. About 90% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. LaGuardia Community College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oakland Community College. Each year, around 14,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Oakland Community College. About 85% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oakland Community College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
Lone Star College System comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in mental health services from North Harris Montgomery. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that North Harris Montgomery graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,609.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in mental health services from MATC. Of these students, 75% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Milwaukee Area Technical College make a median salary of 33,609.
Hostos Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Hostos. Of these students, 86% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hostos Community College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
Anne Arundel Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mental health services. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in mental health services from AACC. Of these students, 83% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Anne Arundel Community College make a median salary of 33,609.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lackawanna College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Lackawanna College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Lackawanna College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,609.
Northcentral Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in mental health services from North Central Technical College. About 79% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral Technical College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Baltimore County. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in mental health services from CCBC. About 88% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CCBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,609.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Columbus State. Of these students, 78% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Columbus State Community College make a median salary of 33,609.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Palm Beach State College. Of these students, 76% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Palm Beach State College make a median salary of 33,609.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Delaware Tech. Of these students, 67% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry make a median salary of 33,609.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Gateway Technical College. About 84% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Gateway Technical College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
Baltimore City Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Baltimore City Community College. About 84% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Baltimore City Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,609.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Essex Community College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in mental health services from NECC. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Northern Essex Community College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
Southeast Community College Area is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mental health services. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Southeast Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Southeast Community College Area make a median salary of 33,609.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Tidewater Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in mental health services at Tidewater Community College make a median salary of 33,609.
Western Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mental health services. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in mental health services from Western Technical College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Western Technical College mental health services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,609.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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