2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 72 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
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2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for mental health services majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Palm Beach State College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 43 students majoring in mental health services at Palm Beach State College, 21% are male and 79% are female.
The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at Palm Beach State College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,217.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tidewater Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 86% of the mental health services majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, mental health services graduates from Tidewater Community College carry an average student debt load of $25,994.
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Out of the 72 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 82% of the mental health services majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Western Community College is a great place for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 94% of the mental health services majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, mental health services majors at Virginia Western Community College accumulate an average of around $20,577 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John Tyler Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Chester.
About 91% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 9% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, mental health services graduates from John Tyler Community College carry an average student debt load of $20,171.
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With a ranking of #6, Guilford Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 81% of the mental health services majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, mental health services graduates from Guilford Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $34,474.
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Stanly Community 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. Located in the distant town of Albemarle, Stanly Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
About 97% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 3% are male.
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Pamlico Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. PCC is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Grantsboro.
Of the 27 students majoring in mental health services at PCC, 85% are male and 15% are female.
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With a ranking of #8, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mental and social health services students working on their associate degree. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.
Women make up 85% of the mental health services majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, mental health services graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College carry an average student debt load of $19,498.
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Wake Technical Community 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 #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 24 students majoring in mental health services at Wake Technical Community College, 25% are male and 75% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, mental health services majors at Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $36,198 in student debt.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Mental & Social Health Services students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | BridgeValley Community & Technical College | South Charleston, WV |
| 12 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 13 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 14 | Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA |
Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges by State
Explore the best mental and social health services colleges 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 |
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
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Mental & Social Health Services Related Majors
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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