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Mental & Social Health Services at Northern Kentucky University

Mental & Social Health Services at Northern Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Northern Kentucky University.

Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Northern Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #3 of 9
Best Value Southeast (Region) #28 of 116
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #52 of 110
Best Value Nationwide #98 of 514
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #351 of 530

Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Northern Kentucky University

Those who finish Northern Kentucky University’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mental & Social Health Services at Northern Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $38,000
3 years $46,734
4 years $48,372
5 years $47,132

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $48,372, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Mental & Social Health Services earnings compared with all majors at Northern Kentucky University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 83% women (19) and 17% men (4).

Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University

Among the 8 bachelor’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

Northern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mental & Social Health Services majors at Northern Kentucky University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, below the national average of 41%.*

Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Northern Kentucky University

Of the 15 master’s mental & social health services graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).

Northern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Mental & Social Health Services Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mental & Social Health Services majors at Northern Kentucky University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University

The Mental & Social Health Services program at Northern Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Mental Health Counseling 15
Other Mental Health Services 8

Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates

Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

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