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2023 Best Mental & Social Health Services Graduate Certificate Schools in California

5 Colleges
$45,300 Avg Salary
$24,250 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,899 degrees and certificates were awarded to mental and social health services students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #57 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mental & Social Health Services Graduate Certificate Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in California to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mental & Social Health Services Graduate Certificate Schools in California

Check out the mental health services graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Mental & Social Health Services

#1

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Our analysis found Biola University to be the best school for mental and social health services students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in California. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Read full report on Mental & Social Health Services at Biola University

#2

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loma Linda University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mental & Social Health Services Graduate Certificate Schools in California list. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

Read full report on Mental & Social Health Services at Loma Linda University

#3

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of San Francisco is a great place for mental and social health services students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

The excellent graduate certificate programs at San Diego State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mental and social health services schools in California. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Mental & Social Health Services at San Diego State University Report

#5

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA

Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Northcentral University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northcentral University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at Northcentral University take out while working on their Graduate Certificate is $26,458.

Read full report on Mental & Social Health Services at Northcentral University

Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 748
Oregon 240
Nevada 52
Alaska 25

Mental & Social Health Services is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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