2023 Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for mental health services students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured Mental Health Services Programs
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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Alvin Community College the best value school in the Southwest Region for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Alvin, Alvin is a public college with a small student population.
Alvin undergraduate students pay an average of $4,010 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 2 spot on the list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Centro College are $6,000 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debtload of $23,789.
El Centro College also made our Best Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list, coming in at #5.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means McLennan Community College is a great value for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, MCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services graduates from MCC carry an average student debtload of $22,589.
In addition to its great value ranking, MCC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lone Star College System is a great value for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.
North Harris Montgomery undergraduate students pay an average of $6,168 in tuition and fees each year. Mental Health Services majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $14,268 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tyler Junior College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the city of Tyler.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Tyler Junior College are $4,440 a year.
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San Jacinto Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate mental and social health services programs. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Jacinto College are $5,040 per year.
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Midland College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate mental and social health services programs. Midland College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Midland.
Midland College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,880 in tuition and fees each year.
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Weatherford College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate mental and social health services programs. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Weatherford College are $7,800 per year.
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Texarkana College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mental and social health services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Texarkana College is a small public school located in the small city of Texarkana.
Texarkana College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,236 in tuition and fees each year.
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Central Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mental and social health services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Central Texas College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,440 in tuition and fees each year.
Request InformationBest Mental & Social Health Services Colleges by State
Explore the best mental and social health services schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,284 |
| Arizona | 2,080 |
| Oklahoma | 45 |
| New Mexico | 306 |
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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.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 13 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.