Mental & Social Health Services at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Palomar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 mental & social health services graduations were recorded at Palomar College.
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Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Online coursework is an option at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) studied exclusively online and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Palomar College
Rankings can help you compare Palomar College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #41 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 530 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Palomar College are 68% women (13) and 32% men (6).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 7 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Palomar College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Palomar College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Palomar College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Palomar College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.