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2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in California

45 Colleges
$29,728 Avg Salary
$19,628 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree 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 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in California to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mental & Social Health Services program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found West Hills College-Coalinga to be the most popular school for mental and social health services students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. Located in the distant town of Coalinga, West Hills College-Coalinga is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in mental health services at West Hills College-Coalinga, 10% are male and 90% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, mental health services graduates from West Hills College-Coalinga carry an average student debt load of $14,613.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mental and social health services schools in California. Located in the large suburb of W. Covina, InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 32% are male.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,013.

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#2

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at San Diego City College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mental and social health services schools in California. San Diego City College is a large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

About 42% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 58% are male.

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#4

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means San Bernardino Valley College is a great place for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full Mental & Social Health Services at San Bernardino Valley College Report

#5

Cypress College

Cypress, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Cypress College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mental and social health services schools in California. Located in the suburb of Cypress, Cypress College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in mental health services at Cypress College, 13% are male and 88% are female.

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#6

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 60% of the mental health services majors at the school.

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Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental and social health services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Walnut.

Women make up 73% of the mental health services majors at the school.

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#8

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mental and social health services programs. Located in the midsize city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 64% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 36% are male.

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#8

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 86% of the mental health services majors at the school.

Full Mental & Social Health Services at Long Beach City College Report

#10

Merritt College

Oakland, CA

Merritt College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree mental and social health services programs. Located in the city of Oakland, Merritt College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 38% are male.

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

Explore all the Most Popular 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 26 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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