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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Alabama

143 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 27th most popular major out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social 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 137
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 41.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Mental & Social 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 & Social 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
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,478 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,747. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Faulkner University

Montgomery
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,902 a year.

#4

Amridge University

Montgomery
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Amridge grads earn an average salary of $32,939.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $44,485.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in AL

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

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 19% $38,910
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $34,310
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $47,900
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,370
Psychology Professors 13% $64,810
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 & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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