Bachelor’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,853 people earned their bachelor's degree in mental health services. This makes it the 101st most popular bachelor's 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 |
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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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mental health services is $39,676. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $35,196 and the high is $41,139.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mental health services is $24,818. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $44,152 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,191.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $295.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in mental health services. About 84.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 449 |
Women | 2,404 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 97 |
Black or African American | 481 |
Hispanic or Latino | 453 |
White | 1,510 |
International Students | 17 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 295 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 seekinga bachelor's degree is James Madison University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 504 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from JMU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. James Madison University mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 86% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
Old Dominion University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Old Dominion. Of these students, 92% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Old Dominion graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,676.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from University of Arizona. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,676.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from UAGC. About 90% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at The University of Arizona Global Campus make a median salary of 39,676.
Columbia Southern University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Columbia Southern University. About 76% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at Columbia Southern University make a median salary of 39,676.
University of Central Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from UCA. Of these students, 69% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Central Arkansas mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
New Mexico Highlands University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these students, 84% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New Mexico Highlands University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,676.
University of Pennsylvania is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from UPenn. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 39,676.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Worcester State University. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Worcester State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at Worcester State University make a median salary of 39,676.
University of Maine at Augusta comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from UMA. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,676.
The 13th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Texas A&M College Station. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 39,676.
University of South Dakota is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from USD. About 83% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Dakota mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
The 15th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Connecticut State University. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from WestConn. About 67% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Connecticut State University mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
The 16th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Minnesota State Mankato graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,676.
Metropolitan State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Metro State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at Metropolitan State University make a median salary of 39,676.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Cumberlands. About 88% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of the Cumberlands mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
The 19th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Davenport University. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Davenport University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Davenport University mental health services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,676.
Indiana State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Indiana State. About 85% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mental health services at Indiana State University make a median salary of 39,676.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 153,413 |
Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
Public Health | 19,225 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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