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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Kentucky

242 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 46th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Master’s Degree 53
Associate Degree 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 21.9%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 8,370 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $48,910, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This public school has an average net price of $18,203. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,476. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,097 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Lindsey Wilson College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,293 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Sullivan University

Louisville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,692 a year. 92% of students get financical aid.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 33% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $39,120
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 15% $34,450
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $59,300
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910
Clergy 10% $47,550
Psychiatric Technicians 3% $27,930
Psychiatric Aides 0% $28,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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