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Master’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services

14,517 Yearly Graduations
$42,421 Median Salary
84% Women
There are 417 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in mental health services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of mental health services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14,517 students 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 14,517
Associate Degree 3,976
Bachelor’s Degree 3,123
Basic Certificate 3,077
Undergraduate Certificate 2,062
Graduate Certificate 2,009
Doctor’s Degree 289

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 $42,421. 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 $38,341 to a high of $45,346.

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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 2,345
Women 12,172
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 472
Black or African American 2,398
Hispanic or Latino 2,149
White 7,659
International Students 315
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,524
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There are 417 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,164 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The mental health services program at Grand Canyon University awarded 1,164 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
960 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 960 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Liberty University. Of these students, 83% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
871 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The mental health services program at Capella University awarded 871 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
486 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The mental health services program at Walden University awarded 486 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
307 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 307 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Florida State. Of these students, 91% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
188 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,881 per year. The mental health services program at Northcentral University awarded 188 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#7

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
187 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $29,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lesley. About 90% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
172 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Michigan State. About 90% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Brandman University

Irvine, California
159 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Brandman. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#10

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
155 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The mental health services program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 155 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

153 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The mental health services program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro awarded 153 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
134 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The mental health services program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 134 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#13

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
132 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year. The mental health services program at New Mexico Highlands University awarded 132 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
132 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at TUW. About 79% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
132 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at WMU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#16

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts
123 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,409 per year. The mental health services program at Cambridge College awarded 123 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#17

Palo Alto University

Palo Alto, California
118 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $17,627 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,476 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. Of these students, 83% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
116 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Lamar University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

113 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UW Seattle. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

112 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 master's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at UOPX - Arizona. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 51,608
Public Health 16,133
Health/Medical Admin Services 15,736
Allied Health Professions 12,328
Communication Sciences 9,211

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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