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Mental & Social Health Services at Walden University
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Walden University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Walden University is in Minneapolis, MN.
Online Class Availability at Walden University
Walden University operates as a distance-education institution, so Mental & Social Health Services coursework can be completed remotely.
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Walden University
Graduates of Walden University’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,159 |
| 2 years | $41,539 |
| 3 years | $43,707 |
| 4 years | $49,822 |
| 5 years | $56,037 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Walden University take home a median $49,822, compared with $75,990 for all Walden University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Walden University
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Walden University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 8 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 880 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Walden University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.