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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Louisiana

87 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 37th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 27.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Louisiana

There are 9,850 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $40,960, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,137 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UHC.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 71% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,463. 99% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,108. 84% of the teachers are full time.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Social Work Professors 17% $69,760
Substance Abuse Counselors 17% $0
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $49,610
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $39,340
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $63,540
Clergy 10% $49,880
Psychiatric Technicians 7% $26,470
Counselors 6% $35,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 520
Health/Medical Admin Services 509
Medicine 492
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Communication Sciences 213
Public Health 208
Rehabilitation Professions 208
Allied Health Professions 101

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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