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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,122 students earned their undergraduate certificate in mental health services. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 3,686 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,441 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,981 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,122 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in mental health services is $28,692. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,819 and the high is $28,692.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in mental health services is $12,959. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,236 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,098.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in mental health services. About 73.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 559 |
| Women | 1,563 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 370 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 417 |
| White | 1,083 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 168 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 209 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 310 people received their undergraduate certificate in mental health services from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Sinclair Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 30% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 25,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Mt. SAC. About 60% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is San Bernardino Valley College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at San Bernardino Valley College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Cuesta College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Cuesta College. About 53% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their undergraduate certificate in mental health services from InterCoast Colleges - West Covina. Of these students, 60% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Napa Valley College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Napa Valley College. About 62% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Cypress College. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 people received their undergraduate certificate in mental health services from Cypress College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Rio Salado College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 15,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their undergraduate certificate in mental health services from Rio Salado College. Of these students, 40% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate in mental health services from North Harris Montgomery. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College awarded 34 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fresno City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their undergraduate certificate in mental health services from Fresno City College. Of these students, 80% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The mental health services program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 30 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Old Dominion University. Each year, around 23,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Old Dominion. About 85% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northcentral Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 25 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Essex Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at Northern Essex Community College awarded 24 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in mental health services. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 undergraduate certificates were handed out to mental health services majors at Cincinnati State. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palomar College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The mental health services program at Palomar College awarded 24 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Other Related Mental & Social Health Services Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Become a champion of change and take your first step toward licensure as a clinical mental health counselor with this specialized and CACREP-accredited online clinical counseling master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Mental Health Services Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1,191 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 643 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 129 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 119 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 32 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 43,423 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 42,522 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 20,505 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,713 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,325 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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