Doctor’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
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Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 282 people earned their doctor's degree in mental health services. This earns it the #71 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 15,994 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,825 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 282 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in mental health services is $50,811. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,307 and the high is $56,291.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in mental health services is $79,525. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $157,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $73,945.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in mental health services. About 79.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 137 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Nova Southeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from NUS Florida. About 94% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northcentral University. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Northcentral University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from TWU. About 79% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Alliant International University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,569 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Alliant. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from ULM. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from ASU - Tempe. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Akron Main Campus. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,097 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Capella University. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Institute for Clinical Social Work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from ICSW. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Johns Hopkins. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Waynesburg University. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Waynesburg. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Idaho State University. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from ISU. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from UTHealth. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Francisco comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from USFCA. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Florida State.
The 19th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from MBTS. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mental Health Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 154 | |
| 42 | |
| 19 | |
| 19 | |
| 14 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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