Doctor’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
Featured Mental & Social Health Services Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Mental & Social Health Services Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 271 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 17,274 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,037 |
Doctor’s Degree | 271 |
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 $70,849. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,007 to a high of $79,863.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in mental health services. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 47 |
Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 52 |
Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
White | 128 |
International Students | 18 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
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 $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,849.
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. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in mental health services at Northcentral University make a median salary of 70,849.
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 $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,849.
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 $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 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. Of these students, 76% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in mental health services at Alliant International University make a median salary of 70,849.
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. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Louisiana at Monroe mental health services graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,849.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in mental health services at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 70,849.
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 $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 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. University of Akron Main Campus mental health services graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,849.
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. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from ICSW. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in mental health services at Institute for Clinical Social Work make a median salary of 70,849.
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 $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in mental health services at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 70,849.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Idaho State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 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 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Idaho State University mental health services graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,849.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Waynesburg University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 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. Data shows that Waynesburg graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,849.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston mental health services graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,849.
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 $18,576 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,624 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,849.
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 $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 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. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that USFCA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,849.
The 19th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Amridge University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in mental health services from Amridge. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in mental health services at Amridge University make a median salary of 70,849.
Florida State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mental health services. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,849.
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BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Medicine | 29,168 |
Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
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References
*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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