Mental & Social Health Services at Metropolitan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Metropolitan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Metropolitan State University
Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan State University. Among 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Metropolitan State University
Use these rankings to compare Metropolitan State University’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #10 of 17 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #14 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 40 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Metropolitan State University
Students who complete Metropolitan State University’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,114 |
| 2 years | $48,097 |
| 3 years | $48,546 |
| 4 years | $55,851 |
| 5 years | $58,761 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Metropolitan State University take home a median $55,851, compared with $61,812 for all Metropolitan State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Metropolitan State University comes in at $42,688.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Metropolitan State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Metropolitan State University are 64% women (36) and 36% men (20).
Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University
Of the 36 bachelor’s mental & social health services graduates at Metropolitan State University, 61% were women (22) and 39% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Metropolitan State University
Of the 18 master’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, lower than 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 Metropolitan State University
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Metropolitan State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 56 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Metropolitan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, 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.