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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Maryland

268 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Maryland

16,480 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 Maryland

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $53,780 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Maryland that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Johns Hopkins. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. An average student at Johns Hopkins will pay a net price of $23,428.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $74,351 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,773.

#4

Hood College

Frederick
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

A typical student attending Coppin will pay a net price of $10,105. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 51% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,084 after earning their degree at this institution.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 16% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $78,980
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Counselors 9% $33,840
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $34,800
Clergy 8% $50,450
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Public Health 1,113
Nursing 922
Health/Medical Admin Services 652
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Medicine 270
Rehabilitation Professions 243
Communication Sciences 160
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 139

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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