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Mental Health Services in New Mexico

Mental Health Services Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 387 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NM.

A Mental Health Services major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 142
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 79
Associate Degree 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.4%
  • White: 25.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in New Mexico

5,400 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 Health Services Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $52,350, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,305. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,991 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,060. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. 30% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,136 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,406 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,455.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

A typical student attending Western New Mexico University will pay a net price of $14,023. Graduates earn an average $30,688 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,244 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,367. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,861 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,663. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,294 a year.

Mental Health Services Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $26,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Allied Health Professions 750
Allied Health Services 657
Health Sciences & Services 584
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 424
Dental Support Services 245
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 214
Health/Medical Admin Services 193
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 32

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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