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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Iowa

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

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 130th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 86.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 6,080 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Iowa

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $49,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,497 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 28% $49,410
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $44,890
Substance Abuse Counselors 21% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 20% $51,830
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Counselors 19% $32,030
Clergy 16% $48,240
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $78,810
Social Work Professors 7% $68,580
Psychiatric Aides 2% $33,270
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $30,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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