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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Kentucky

168 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115
Master’s Degree 53

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 8,370 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $48,910, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,522. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

#6

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,293 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 33% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $39,120
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 15% $34,450
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $59,300
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910
Clergy 10% $47,550
Psychiatric Technicians 3% $27,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 2,017
Medicine 430
Rehabilitation Professions 415
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 222
Dentistry 186
Communication Sciences 171
Allied Health Professions 161
Public Health 128

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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