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154 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 104th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 96
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 45.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Georgia

13,710 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 Georgia

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $56,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 7 colleges in Georgia that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $48,858 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,079 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,636 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

A typical student attending VSU will pay a net price of $13,240. In their early career, VSU grads earn an average salary of $35,864. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,853. 96% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,680 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,354 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,436. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#7

LaGrange College

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
854 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,063. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $68,360
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Genetic Counselors 25% $86,230
Substance Abuse Counselors 25% $0
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Counselors 18% $30,170
Healthcare Social Workers 18% $52,660
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 17% $71,200
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $37,050
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $29,430
Psychiatric Aides -4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing 7,112
Public Health 1,455
Allied Health Professions 1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,116
Rehabilitation Professions 574
Medicine 565
Health Sciences & Services 544
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 430

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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