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Bachelor’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
In 2021-2022, 2,981 earned their bachelor's degree in mental health services. This makes it the 6th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Associate Degree | 3,686 |
Basic Certificate | 3,441 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 2,981 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2,122 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mental health services is $33,444. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,052 and the high is $36,032.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mental health services is $25,370. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,750.
The median monthly payment of a mental health services graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $311.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in mental health services. About 82.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 509 |
Women | 2,472 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 95 |
Black or African American | 431 |
Hispanic or Latino | 450 |
White | 1,664 |
International Students | 29 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 312 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
James Madison University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 22,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 504 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from JMU. About 83% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 103,000 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 426 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 85% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Old Dominion University. Roughly 23,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Old Dominion. About 88% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 48,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. The mental health services program at University of Arizona awarded 130 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at UAGC. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia Southern University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. The mental health services program at Columbia Southern University awarded 92 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Arkansas. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,133 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at UCA. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
New Mexico Highlands University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. 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 2021-2022 academic year, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these students, 81% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 28,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at UPenn. About 75% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Worcester State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. The mental health services program at Worcester State University awarded 70 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Maine at Augusta is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at UMA. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 72,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The mental health services program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 58 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Dakota. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at USD. About 95% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Connecticut State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,058 per year. The mental health services program at Western Connecticut State University awarded 50 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 14,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Metropolitan State University. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,828 per year. The mental health services program at Metropolitan State University awarded 42 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Cumberlands. Of these students, 85% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Davenport University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,262 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Davenport University. Of these students, 93% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,884 per year. The mental health services program at Indiana State University awarded 41 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Other Related Mental & Social Health Services Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Become a champion of change and take your first step toward licensure as a clinical mental health counselor with this specialized and CACREP-accredited online clinical counseling master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Mental Health Services Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Community Health Services/Counseling | 1,418 |
Clinical Pastoral Counseling | 1,417 |
Mental Health Services Technician | 539 |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 467 |
Other Mental Health Services | 350 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Health Sciences & Services | 19,050 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 18,481 |
Allied Health Professions | 8,529 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4,002 |
Dental Support Services | 2,539 |
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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