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2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools

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Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree School for You

Mental & Social Health Services is the #15 most popular major in the country with 30,331 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools ranking. This report analyzed 119 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mental & Social Health Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for mental health services majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named James Madison University the most popular school in the United States for mental & social health services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 453 students majoring in mental health services at JMU, 17% are male and 83% are female.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at JMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,213. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $441, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Of the 469 students majoring in mental health services at Grand Canyon University, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Mental Health Services majors at Grand Canyon University take out an average of $32,769 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $170.

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#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for mental & social health services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

About 88% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 12% are male.

On average, mental health services graduates from Old Dominion take out $27,026 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

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#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for mental & social health services students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

Women make up 79% of the mental health services majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, mental health services graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debt load of $20,553. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $449, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Arizona Global Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. UAGC is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

Of the 97 students majoring in mental health services at UAGC, 7% are male and 93% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, mental health services majors at UAGC accumulate an average of around $35,057 in student debt.

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#7

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

About 76% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 24% are male.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at Columbia Southern University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,910.

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University of Central Arkansas ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 72% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 28% are male.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at UCA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,583. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $139, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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New Mexico Highlands University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the remote town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 81% of the mental health services majors at the school.

Mental Health Services majors at New Mexico Highlands University take out an average of $14,446 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 61 students majoring in mental health services at UPenn, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#11

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

Worcester State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental & social health services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

Women make up 85% of the mental health services majors at the school.

On average, mental health services graduates from Worcester State take out $20,258 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Maine at Augusta came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 94% of the mental health services majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at UMA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,105.

Read full report on Mental & Social Health Services at University of Maine at Augusta

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.

Women make up 98% of the mental health services majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at Texas A&M College Station take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,399. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $311.

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#14

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.

Of the 66 students majoring in mental health services at USD, 5% are male and 95% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, mental health services graduates from USD carry an average student debt load of $25,443. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $160.

Read full report on Mental & Social Health Services at University of South Dakota

Western Connecticut State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.

About 66% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 34% are male.

On average, mental health services graduates from WestConn take out $26,604 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $250.

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With a ranking of #16, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mental & social health services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 16% are male.

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#17

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 71% of the mental health services majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at Metro State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,480.

Full Mental & Social Health Services at Metropolitan State University Report

#17

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental & social health services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 85% of the mental health services majors at the school.

Full Mental & Social Health Services at University of the Cumberlands Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mental & Social Health Services students that almost earned our Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
19 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
19 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
21 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
22 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
23 Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Portales, NM

Mental & Social Health Services by Region

View the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, mental & social health services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Mental Health Services Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 8,344
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 5,915
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 3,697
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 3,683
Clinical/Medical Social Work 2,864
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2,762
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2,419
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 299
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 217
Trauma Counseling 104
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy 12
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist 12
Hospice and Palliative Care 3

Majors Similar to Mental Health Services

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Health Sciences & Services 36,762

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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