Mental & Social Health Services Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Mental & Social Health Services is offered at 892 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Mental & Social Health Services. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.8% of Mental & Social Health Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 33,946 students earned theirMental & Social Health Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mental & Social Health Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,855 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,379 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,961 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,840 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 386 |
Earnings of Mental & Social Health Services Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Mental & Social Health Services of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,066 |
| 4 years | $46,824 |
| 5 years | $52,641 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mental & Social Health Services students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 67 |
| Women | 227 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental & Social Health Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 45.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 27.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 17 | 5.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,009 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Mental & Social Health Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mental & Social Health Services students seeking a doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,975 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,554 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 928 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 755 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 588 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 506 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 451 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University Worldwide is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 360 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 241 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 240 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-New England comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 233 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lesley University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 225 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 214 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 207 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Highlands University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 202 doctor's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mental & Social Health Services Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 10,855 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,135 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,476 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,545 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,296 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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