Mental & Social Health Services at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 63 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Rhode Island College.
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Studying Online at Rhode Island College
Distance learning is available at Rhode Island College. Among 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Rhode Island College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhode Island College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #28 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #298 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’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 | $41,682 |
| 2 years | $27,295 |
| 3 years | $26,352 |
| 4 years | $34,496 |
| 5 years | $42,668 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Rhode Island College take home a median $34,496, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Rhode Island College comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Rhode Island College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Rhode Island College are 71% women (45) and 29% men (18).
Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 12 bachelor’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 30 master’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 73% were women (22) and 27% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, 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 Rhode Island College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Rhode Island College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 12 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 34 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Rhode Island College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.