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Mental & Social Health Services in Kentucky

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Kentucky

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

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social 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 & Social 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 & Social 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 & Social 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 & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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