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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 1,680 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NY.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 52nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 975
Associate Degree 475
Post-Master’s Certificate 147
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 147
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 50
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 50
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in New York

There are 70,970 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in New York

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $57,550 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,116 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

#2

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,444.

#3

LIU Post

Brookville
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

#3

Nyack College

Nyack
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,063 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,187 Total Students

An average student at Alfred will pay a net price of $22,685. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#6

Medaille College

Buffalo
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,076 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,318 a year.

#7

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,085 after earning their degree at this institution. 24% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,147. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,136 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,581 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Hunter College

New York
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter. In their early career, Hunter grads earn an average salary of $45,287.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Genetic Counselors 24% $86,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Clergy 18% $49,700
Counselors 17% $47,460
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $43,590
Psychiatric Aides 2% $44,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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