Mental & Social Health Services at Emporia State University
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Emporia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Emporia State University is located in Emporia, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Emporia State University.
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Studying Online at Emporia State University
Online coursework is an option at Emporia State University. Among 4,557 students, 2,347 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,016 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Emporia State University
Rankings can help you compare Emporia State University’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #287 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #476 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Emporia State University
Those who finish Emporia State University’s Mental & Social Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,486 |
| 2 years | $36,992 |
| 3 years | $43,451 |
| 4 years | $40,642 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Emporia State University earn a median of $40,642, compared with $51,433 for all Emporia State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Emporia State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Emporia State University are 90% women (35) and 10% men (4).
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Emporia State University
Among the 39 master’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Emporia State University, 90% were women (35) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Emporia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 23% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Emporia State University, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Emporia State University
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Emporia State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at Emporia State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $68,140 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.