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Mental & Social Health Services at Lindenwood University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Lindenwood University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Lindenwood University sits in Saint Charles, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Lindenwood University.

Online & Distance Learning at Lindenwood University

Online coursework is an option at Lindenwood University. Of 6,826 students, 3,177 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,994 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Lindenwood University

Rankings can help you compare Lindenwood University’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#4 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#31 of 40
Best Value	Nationwide	#319 of 514
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#389 of 530

Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Lindenwood University

Graduates of Lindenwood 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	$38,165
2 years	$38,116
3 years	$41,152
4 years	$45,448
5 years	$52,103

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Lindenwood University take home a median $45,448, compared with $51,541 for all Lindenwood University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Lindenwood University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Lindenwood University are 89% women (42) and 11% men (5).

Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Lindenwood University

Among the 47 master’s mental & social health services graduates at Lindenwood University, 89% were women (42) and 11% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Lindenwood University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	11
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 36% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University

This Mental & Social Health Services program at Lindenwood University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mental Health Counseling	47

Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates

Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Lindenwood University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.