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Mental Health Services in Tennessee

Mental Health Services Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 259 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Services is the 66th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in Tennessee

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 224
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Bachelor’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in Tennessee

14,000 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $44,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,928. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,914.

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#4

Lee University

Cleveland
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This private school has an average net price of $20,083. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,859.

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#6

Belmont University

Nashville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $31,860. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
442 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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#9

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Carson - Newman.

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#10

Johnson University

Knoxville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,947. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

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Mental Health Services Careers in TN

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Social Work Professors 13% $58,880
Counselors 10% $38,260
Clergy 9% $47,190
Psychiatric Technicians -3% $25,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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