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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, 3,441 basic certificates were awarded to mental health services majors. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 3,686 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,441 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,981 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,122 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in mental health services. About 71.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 993 |
| Women | 2,448 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 596 |
| White | 1,782 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 308 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 243 colleges that offer a basic certificate in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mental health services students seekinga basic certificate is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at Sinclair Community College awarded 266 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pamlico Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mental health services. The mental health services program at Pamlico Community College awarded 94 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Palo Verde College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mental health services. The mental health services program at Palo Verde College awarded 93 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Forsyth Technical Community College. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. The mental health services program at Forsyth Technical Community College awarded 93 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northcentral Technical College. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. The mental health services program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 86 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rio Salado College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mental health services. Roughly 15,600 attend the school each year. The mental health services program at Rio Salado College awarded 81 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palm Beach State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mental health services. Roughly 24,100 attend the school each year. The mental health services program at Palm Beach State College awarded 68 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Wake Technical Community College. Roughly 21,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 people received their basic certificate in mental health services from Wake Technical Community College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mental health services. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 people received their basic certificate in mental health services from East Stroudsburg University. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Community College of Baltimore County. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their basic certificate in mental health services from CCBC. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
University of North Dakota is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mental health services. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at UND. About 89% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanly Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mental health services. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Stanly Technical College. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is St Petersburg College. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at SPC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at East Los Angeles College awarded 40 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at North Harris Montgomery. About 92% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Malcolm X College. About 74% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is San Joaquin Delta College. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at San Joaquin Delta College awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central Community College. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The mental health services program at Central Community College awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Santa Fe Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 basic certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at SFCC. Of these students, 92% were women and 83% 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 |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1,607 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 704 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 338 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 288 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 103 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 40,574 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21,243 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,983 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,199 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,843 |
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*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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