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2026 Best Mental Social Health Services Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Mental Social Health Services associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1009 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Mental Social Health Services Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Great Falls tops our 2026 ranking of the best Mental Social Health Services associate's degree schools in the United States. University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit school based in Great Falls, MT. About 21% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,448. Graduates carry a median of $23,847 in student loans. See the full University Of Great Falls profile
You'll be in good company at Cuesta College, which ranked #3 this year. Cuesta College is a public school based in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,350, while out-of-state students pay about $11,010. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Get the full Cuesta College report
Northcentral Technical College came in at #4 on this year's Mental Social Health Services ranking in the United States. Northcentral Technical College is a public school based in Wausau, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Graduates carry a median of $16,882 in student loans. Get the full Northcentral Technical College report
Out of the 1009 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Montgomery County Community College landed the #5 spot. Located in Blue Bell, PA, Montgomery County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,690, compared with $17,250 for out-of-state students. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $15,824. Get the full Montgomery County Community College report
Delaware Technical Community College Terry did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,332 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. See the full Delaware Technical Community College Terry profile
Baltimore City Community College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Baltimore, MD, Baltimore City Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,314, with out-of-state students paying around $7,394. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $12,554. Read more about Baltimore City Community College
West Hills College Coalinga did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Coalinga, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,384, compared with $10,954 for out-of-state students. West Hills College Coalinga Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $11,750 in debt. Read more about West Hills College Coalinga
Napa Valley College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Napa Valley College is a public school based in Napa, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,908. More on Napa Valley College
Western Technical College La Cross placed #10 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Western Technical College La Cross is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Graduates carry a median of $17,454 in student loans. Read the full report on Western Technical College La Cross
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Graduates carry a median of $16,011 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Centralia College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Centralia, WA, Centralia College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,266 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,651. Get the full Centralia College report
Walla Walla Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Set in Walla Walla, WA, Walla Walla Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,279, with out-of-state students paying around $6,700. Walla Walla Community College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $15,500 in debt. See the full Walla Walla Community College profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Mt San Antonio College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Mt San Antonio College is a public school based in Walnut, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $10,000. More on Mt San Antonio College
Wor Wic Community College placed #16 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Set in Salisbury, MD, Wor Wic Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,840, compared with $8,400 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,995 in student loans. More on Wor Wic Community College
Galaxy Medical College placed #17 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Set in North Hollywood, CA, Galaxy Medical College is a private for-profit institution. Galaxy Medical College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $8,922 in debt. Read more about Galaxy Medical College
Oakland Community College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Oakland Community College is a public school based in Auburn Hills, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Oakland Community College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $22,141 in debt. Read the full report on Oakland Community College
El Centro College placed #19 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Located in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Students borrow a median of $22,011 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. See the full El Centro College profile
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College placed #20 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Based in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,904 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,147 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. Read more about Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Cuny Kingsborough Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,252, with out-of-state students paying around $8,132. Graduates carry a median of $5,939 in student loans. See the full Cuny Kingsborough Community College profile
North Shore Community College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Set in Danvers, MA, North Shore Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,352, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $14,145. Read more about North Shore Community College
San Bernardino Valley College did well this year, earning the #23 position. This public school is set in San Bernardino, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,196 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,528 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full San Bernardino Valley College profile
Modesto Junior College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Modesto, CA, Modesto Junior College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,282, compared with $9,264 for out-of-state students. Modesto Junior College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $8,575 in debt. More on Modesto Junior College
Anne Arundel Community College placed #25 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Set in Arnold, MD, Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,832 in student loans. Read more about Anne Arundel Community College
Yuba College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in Marysville, CA, Yuba College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,128, with out-of-state students paying around $8,208. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $8,729. Get the full Yuba College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Mental Social Health Services Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Based in Baltimore, MD, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,110, compared with $10,182 for out-of-state students. The Community College Of Baltimore County Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $26,723 in debt. More on The Community College Of Baltimore County
Lackawanna College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Lackawanna College is a private not-for-profit school based in Scranton, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $18,400 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $33,011 in student loans. Get the full Lackawanna College report
Santa Rosa Junior College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. This public school is set in Santa Rosa, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,318, with out-of-state students paying around $11,308. Graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. Get the full Santa Rosa Junior College report
Sullivan University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Sullivan University is a private for-profit school based in Louisville, KY. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Graduates carry a median of $28,394 in student loans. See the full Sullivan University profile
American River College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Located in Sacramento, CA, American River College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,288, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $14,105. More on American River College
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $16,067. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Lone Star College System did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. More on Lone Star College System
Santa Barbara City College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Santa Barbara City College is a public school based in Santa Barbara, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,240, while out-of-state students pay about $10,432. Santa Barbara City College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $21,090 in debt. Get the full Santa Barbara City College report
Blackhawk Technical College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Mental Social Health Services schools. Based in Janesville, WI, Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,747, compared with $6,803 for out-of-state students. Blackhawk Technical College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $13,715 in debt. More on Blackhawk Technical College
Madison Area Technical College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,812 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Read more about Madison Area Technical College
River Valley Community College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Based in Claremont, NH, River Valley Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,940 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,190. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $25,669. Read the full report on River Valley Community College
Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #39 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Located in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,098, while out-of-state students pay about $12,170. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $11,602. More on Middlesex Community College Bedford
College Of The Desert came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Palm Desert, CA, College Of The Desert is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,326 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,174. Graduates carry a median of $7,826 in student loans. See the full College Of The Desert profile
Moraine Park Technical College placed #41 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Set in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,819 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,084. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $11,471. Get the full Moraine Park Technical College report
Suffolk County Community College did well this year, earning the #42 position. This public school is set in Selden, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,630, compared with $12,460 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,246 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Read the full report on Suffolk County Community College
Camden County College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Camden County College is a public school based in Blackwood, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $4,416. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $12,999. Get the full Camden County College report
Beal College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Set in Bangor, ME, Beal College is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $23,557 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Get the full Beal College report
Fox Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Cypress College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Set in Cypress, CA, Cypress College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,150, while out-of-state students pay about $12,379. Get the full Cypress College report
Montgomery Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Set in Troy, NC, Montgomery Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,538, compared with $8,682 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on Montgomery Community College
Northeast Texas Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Northeast Texas Community College is a public school based in Mount Pleasant, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,980, compared with $5,620 for out-of-state students. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $15,089. See the full Northeast Texas Community College profile
Oakton Community College placed #49 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Oakton Community College is a public school based in Des Plaines, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,985, while out-of-state students pay about $12,462. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $7,750. See the full Oakton Community College profile
Waukesha County Technical College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Students borrow a median of $35,927 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
San Joaquin Delta College placed #51 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Based in Stockton, CA, San Joaquin Delta College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $9,772. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $6,382. Read the full report on San Joaquin Delta College
Texas State Technical College placed #52 among Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Located in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,212 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. Students borrow a median of $19,078 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Read the full report on Texas State Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1009 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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