Master’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,274 people earned their master's degree in mental health services. This makes it the 16th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,274 |
| Associate Degree | 3,539 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,387 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,853 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,189 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,037 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 271 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in mental health services is $48,197. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,208 to a high of $52,434.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for mental health services students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in mental health services. About 83.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,803 |
| Women | 14,471 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 566 |
| Black or African American | 2,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,504 |
| White | 9,390 |
| International Students | 292 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,825 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mental health services students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,164 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. About 80% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Grand Canyon University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 960 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Liberty University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Liberty University make a median salary of 48,197.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Florida State. About 90% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Northcentral University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Northcentral University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Northcentral University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Lesley University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lesley. About 91% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Lesley University make a median salary of 48,197.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Michigan State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Michigan State University make a median salary of 48,197.
Brandman University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Brandman. About 86% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Brandman University make a median salary of 48,197.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in mental health services from SNHU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 48,197.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Florida Atlantic University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in mental health services from FAU. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Florida Atlantic University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
New Mexico Highlands University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these students, 86% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at New Mexico Highlands University make a median salary of 48,197.
Touro University Worldwide comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from TUW. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Touro University Worldwide mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Western Michigan University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from WMU. About 86% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Western Michigan University make a median salary of 48,197.
The 16th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cambridge College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,035 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Cambridge College. Of these students, 81% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cambridge College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Palo Alto University. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Palo Alto University make a median salary of 48,197.
Lamar University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lamar University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Lamar University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
The 19th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UW Seattle. About 77% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 48,197.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UOPX - Arizona. About 89% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Phoenix - Arizona mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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