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Mental & Social Health Services in California

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in California

3,300 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in California

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 691
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 691
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 445
Associate Degree 443
Bachelor’s Degree 98

Gender Distribution

In California, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.7%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in California

112,780 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in California

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $65,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,605. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,257 after graduation. An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $23,380. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,152 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,855 after graduation.

#4

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,661 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,833 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 20% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,913 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,831.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,301. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Cypress College

Cypress
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,106 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,852.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,481 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,934 after earning their degree at this institution. 38% of the teachers are full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,801 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,033. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,190
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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