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Mental Health Services in Kentucky

Mental Health Services Schools in Kentucky

378 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Mental Health Services major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 60.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 25.1%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 8,370 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $48,910, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
19,272 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#2

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK.

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $30,922. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,171.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 97% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $11,691.

Mental Health Services Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 3% $27,930
Psychiatric Aides 0% $28,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,114
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,934
Allied Health Professions 1,122
Allied Health Services 1,120
Dental Support Services 452
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 403
Health Sciences & Services 364
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 103

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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