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Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Degrees
There are 892 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mental & Social Health Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% 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 (this page) | 24,840 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 386 |
Earnings of Mental & Social Health Services Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree 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 master’s degree in Mental & Social Health Services. About 82.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,228 |
| Women | 15,649 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mental & Social Health Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,434 | 55.3% |
| Asian | 647 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,807 | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,806 | 14.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 696 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 1,003 | 5.3% |
| International Students | 362 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,009 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,975 people received their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,554 people received their master's degree 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.
Walden University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 928 master's degrees 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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 755 master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 588 master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 506 master's degrees 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.
James Madison University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 451 people received their master's degree 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.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 404 master's degrees 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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their master's degree 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.
Touro University Worldwide comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 369 master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 367 master's degrees 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.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 240 master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree 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.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 214 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Mental & Social Health Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Highlands University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services. This school awarded 202 master's degrees in Mental & Social Health Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mental & Social Health Services Focus Areas
| 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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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.