Mental & Social Health Services at Walden University
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Walden University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Walden University is in Minneapolis, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 928 mental & social health services graduations were recorded at Walden University.
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Online Class Availability at Walden University
Walden University operates as a distance-education institution, so Mental & Social Health Services coursework can be completed remotely.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Walden University
These rankings give you a sense of how Walden University’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #374 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #374 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Walden University
Graduates of Walden 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 | $42,159 |
| 2 years | $41,539 |
| 3 years | $43,707 |
| 4 years | $49,822 |
| 5 years | $56,037 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Walden University take home a median $49,822, compared with $75,990 for all Walden University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Walden University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Walden University are 84% women (784) and 16% men (144).
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Walden University
Among the 888 master’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Walden University, 85% were women (752) and 15% were men (136).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Walden University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 454 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 88 |
| Black / African American | 271 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 25 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 39 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Walden University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Mental & Social Health Services Doctoral Program at Walden University
Of the 40 doctoral mental & social health services degrees awarded at Walden University, 80% were women (32) and 20% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services doctoral degree recipients at Walden University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 55% of Mental & Social Health Services doctoral degree recipients at Walden University, above the national average of 44%.*
*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 Walden University
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Walden University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 8 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 880 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Walden University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.