Mental & Social Health Services at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 110 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Purdue University Global
Graduates of Purdue University Global’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,530 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Purdue University Global comes in at $46,968.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Purdue University Global are 84% women (92) and 16% men (18).
Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 96 bachelor’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 82% were women (79) and 18% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 28% of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 41%.*
*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 Purdue University Global
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Purdue University Global breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 9 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 101 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at Purdue University Global go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.