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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in California

1,483 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,263
Post-Master’s Certificate 172
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 172
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in California

In this state, there are 112,780 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 California

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $65,000, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,700 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,866. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,285 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,031. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,325 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,168 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,179 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. 3% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,428 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#10

Biola University

La Mirada
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,269. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $73,970
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Counselors 17% $48,520
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $56,000
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Clergy 9% $61,990
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990
Dentistry 806

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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