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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,533 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 777
Associate Degree 364
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 128
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 128
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 121
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 121
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 121
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Texas

There are 47,290 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Texas

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $54,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,549. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,739. 78% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,684. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

56% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,711.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

In their early career, St. Edward's University grads earn an average salary of $44,592. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,001. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,702 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,291 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,051. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,890 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 50% $95,020
Substance Abuse Counselors 27% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,770
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $57,190
Mental Health Counselors 24% $0
Counselors 21% $58,710
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $37,630
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $66,070
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450
Psychology Professors 18% $70,820
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
Social Work Professors 12% $68,740
Psychiatric Aides 11% $27,640
Clergy 6% $50,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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