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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Maryland

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

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Associate Degree 193
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 126
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 126
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 31.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 16,480 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 Maryland

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $53,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,351. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,707. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,774 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This public school has an average net price of $7,890. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,181 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,272 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,403. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. In their early career, Bowie State University grads earn an average salary of $40,562.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,705 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,504 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#8

Hood College

Frederick
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,809. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,188 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,523 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Allegany College of Maryland grads earn an average salary of $29,384.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 16% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $78,980
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,520
Counselors 9% $33,840
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $34,800
Clergy 8% $50,450
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing 4,104
Public Health 1,786
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,108
Allied Health Professions 562
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Rehabilitation Professions 353
Communication Sciences 296
Medicine 270

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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