Master’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
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Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,994 people earned their master's degree in mental health services. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 15,994 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,825 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 282 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in mental health services is $42,042. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,224 to a high of $45,806.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in mental health services is $53,045. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $62,455 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,210.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in mental health services. About 84.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,546 |
| Women | 13,448 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 501 |
| Black or African American | 2,699 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,466 |
| White | 8,514 |
| International Students | 277 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,537 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,164 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 84% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 960 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Liberty University. Of these students, 81% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 871 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Capella University. Of these students, 88% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Florida State. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northcentral University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Northcentral University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lesley University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,514 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lesley. About 91% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Michigan State. About 92% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandman University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Brandman. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in mental health services from SNHU. Of these students, 86% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in mental health services from FAU. About 86% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from WMU. About 92% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Mexico Highlands University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,782 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,109 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. About 83% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University Worldwide is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from TUW. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Cambridge College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,923 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Cambridge College. About 81% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palo Alto University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,230 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. About 87% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lamar University. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UW Seattle. Of these students, 79% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 87% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mental Health Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 7,576 | |
| 3,270 | |
| 2,329 | |
| 1,533 | |
| 526 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer master’s degrees.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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