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Mental & Social Health Services in Texas

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Texas

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

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social 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 & Social 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 & Social 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 & Social 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 & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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