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Mental Health Services in Alabama

Mental Health Services Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 277 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Services is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in Alabama

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 149
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 34.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 46.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 9,870 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Jobs in Alabama

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $47,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,755.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at University of West Alabama. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Faulkner University

Montgomery
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,478. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Amridge University

Montgomery
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Amridge.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,441. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public school has an average net price of $20,888. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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Mental Health Services Careers in AL

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 11% $24,420
Clergy 7% $46,690
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 2,641
Medicine 404
Public Health 387
Rehabilitation Professions 380
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 284
Communication Sciences 189
Allied Health Professions 137
Health/Medical Admin Services 124

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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