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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,423 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 964
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 200
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 200
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 200
Associate Degree 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 26.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Florida

46,540 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $50,950, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,006 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students get financical aid.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $37,275 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, FIU grads earn an average salary of $44,401. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,012 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,865.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,835 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $2,668. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 36% $38,450
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $42,340
Substance Abuse Counselors 29% $0
Mental Health Counselors 29% $0
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $49,280
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $38,240
Counselors 22% $35,660
Psychology Professors 22% $74,050
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $69,650
Psychiatric Technicians 20% $28,590
Social Work Professors 17% $65,950
Clergy 14% $46,410
Psychiatric Aides 5% $24,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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