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Mental Health Services in Texas

Mental Health Services Schools in Texas

In 2021-2022, 1,698 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in TX.

A Mental Health Services major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 322
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 186
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 168
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 168
Bachelor’s Degree 89

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
  • White: 44.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 47,290 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Jobs in Texas

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $54,580 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, North Harris Montgomery grads earn an average salary of $32,179.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $20,976.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, El Centro College grads earn an average salary of $32,469. A typical student attending El Centro College will pay a net price of $3,704.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
36,264 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

In their early career, Austin Community College District grads earn an average salary of $34,546. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. 40% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,965 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,235. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

San Antonio College

San Antonio
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,677 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,197 after graduation. 51% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,157.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,337 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,649. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,780 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,905. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,533 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#10

Kilgore College

Kilgore
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,120 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Kilgore College will pay a net price of $5,487. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Mental Health Services Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
Psychiatric Aides 11% $27,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Allied Health Services 9,187
Allied Health Professions 5,249
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,240
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,770
Health Sciences & Services 2,394
Dental Support Services 1,931
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,012
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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