Mental & Social Health Services at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Portland Community College.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Portland Community College
Those who finish Portland Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,754 |
| 3 years | $35,766 |
| 4 years | $45,049 |
| 5 years | $52,136 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Portland Community College earn a median of $45,049, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Portland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Portland Community College are 69% women (20) and 31% men (9).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Of the 13 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, lower 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 Portland Community College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Portland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.