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Mental & Social Health Services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA.
Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Of 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #None of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 530 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Students who complete Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Mental & Social Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $26,585 |
| 4 years | $43,073 |
| 5 years | $45,947 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana take home a median $43,073, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana stands at $27,000.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.