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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in California

2,890 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 57th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in California

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,263
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 661
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 661
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 330
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 330
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 330
Associate Degree 304
Post-Master’s Certificate 172
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 172
Bachelor’s Degree 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48

Gender Distribution

In California, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.7%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in California

There are 112,780 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in California

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $65,000 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,700 after earning their degree at this institution. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,866.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,031. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,987. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,426 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,325 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,168 a year. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,179 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 3%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $73,970
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Counselors 17% $48,520
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $56,000
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Clergy 9% $61,990
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,190
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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