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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Washington

920 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 388
Associate Degree 208
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 86
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 86
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 86
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 86
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 86
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 86
Bachelor’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 15,480 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Washington

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $60,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. In their early career, Antioch University - Seattle grads earn an average salary of $40,748.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 77% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,373 a year. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,048 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Skagit Valley College will pay a net price of $6,988. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,729. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,037 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,620 a year. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,986. In their early career, Walla Walla Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,376.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,690 after graduation.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 51% $40,760
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Genetic Counselors 22% $83,350
Psychiatric Aides 22% $31,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $71,670
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Counselors 18% $52,960
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Community Health Workers 16% $38,870
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Clergy 4% $61,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427
Health Sciences & Services 394

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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