Mental & Social Health Services at Peninsula College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Peninsula College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Peninsula College sits in Port Angeles, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Peninsula College.
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Studying Online at Peninsula College
Many students take online classes at Peninsula College. Among 2,153 students, 936 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Peninsula College
These rankings give you a sense of how Peninsula College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #72 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #416 of 530 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Peninsula College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Peninsula College are 79% women (76) and 21% men (20).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Peninsula College
Of the 18 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Peninsula College, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Peninsula College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Peninsula College, below 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 Peninsula College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Peninsula College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 96 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Peninsula College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, 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.