2023 Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mental and social health services was ranked #45 in the country. In fact 29,053 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 59 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for mental health services students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured Mental Health Services Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Top 10 Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found South Piedmont Community College to be the best value school for mental and social health services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . South Piedmont Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Polkton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Piedmont Community College are $6,623 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, South Piedmont Community College also did well on our Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montgomery Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. MCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MCC are $8,682 a year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Nash Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value mental and social health services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Nash Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,810 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, mental health services majors at Nash Community College accumulate an average of around $20,722 in student debt.
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Out of the 59 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Davidson County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, DCCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DCCC are $7,658 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southern University at Shreveport is a great value for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Shreveport, Southern University at Shreveport is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern University at Shreveport are $8,258 per year. Mental Health Services majors at Southern University at Shreveport take out an average of $20,646 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Central Piedmont Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
Central Piedmont Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,936 in tuition and fees each year.
Central Piedmont Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Richmond Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree mental and social health services programs. Located in the town of Hamlet, Richmond Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Richmond Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,680 in tuition and fees each year.
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Southwestern Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mental and social health services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sylva.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwestern Community College are $7,913 a year.
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With a ranking of #9, Beaufort County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Washington, Beaufort County Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Beaufort County Community College are $8,662 per year.
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University of the Cumberlands came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cumberlands are $9,875 a year.
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Request InformationBest Mental & Social Health Services Colleges by State
Explore the best mental and social health services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 154 |
| Virginia | 2,163 |
| North Carolina | 710 |
| Florida | 1,223 |
| Tennessee | 218 |
| Kentucky | 238 |
| South Carolina | 70 |
| Louisiana | 135 |
| Arkansas | 242 |
| Alabama | 241 |
| Mississippi | 62 |
| West Virginia | 60 |
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Other Related Mental Health Services Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Majors Related to Mental Health Services
One of 30 majors within the area of study, mental and social health services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Mental Health Services
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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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