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Mental & Social Health Services Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services is offered at 892 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Mental & Social Health Services graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 33,946 students earned theirMental & Social Health Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mental & Social Health Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,855 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,379 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,961 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,840 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 386 |
Earnings of Mental & Social Health Services Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,066 |
| 4 years | $46,824 |
| 5 years | $52,641 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services. About 72.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,152 |
| Women | 2,982 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental & Social Health Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,942 | 47.0% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 818 | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 932 | 22.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 152 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 107 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 22 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,009 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,975 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,554 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 928 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 755 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 588 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 506 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 451 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University Worldwide is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 241 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch University-New England is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lesley University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 214 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Highlands University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 202 basic certificates in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 10,855 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,135 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,476 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,545 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,296 |
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Related Majors
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.