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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 681 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in MA.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 652
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Massachusetts

There are 32,440 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $60,600, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

#1

Lesley University

Cambridge
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,087 a year. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,858 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599. 66% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
805 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,987 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
142 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. Graduates earn an average $50,432 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $68,458 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 21% $83,260
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Clergy 17% $59,620
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $52,580
Mental Health Counselors 15% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 14% $38,330
Social Work Professors 14% $68,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $61,460
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $44,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 1,916
Rehabilitation Professions 1,025
Public Health 992
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 971
Medicine 692
Allied Health Professions 541
Dentistry 473
Health/Medical Admin Services 416

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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