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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,034 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in FL.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 964
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.2%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Florida

46,540 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $50,950, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 96% of students get financical aid.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $10,735.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

In their early career, Palm Beach Atlantic grads earn an average salary of $37,275. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,816 a year. This public school has an average net price of $7,089.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

#9

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,601 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at STU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,201 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Lynn University

Boca Raton
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,232 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,541 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 36% $38,450
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $42,340
Substance Abuse Counselors 29% $0
Mental Health Counselors 29% $0
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $49,280
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $38,240
Counselors 22% $35,660
Psychology Professors 22% $74,050
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $69,650
Psychiatric Technicians 20% $28,590
Social Work Professors 17% $65,950
Clergy 14% $46,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 3,074
Medicine 1,218
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Rehabilitation Professions 870
Public Health 851
Allied Health Professions 744
Health/Medical Admin Services 626
Communication Sciences 586

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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