Mental & Social Health Services at University of Kansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at University of Kansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at University of Kansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kansas’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 40 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 4 years | $44,853 |
| 5 years | $69,335 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from University of Kansas report median earnings of $44,853, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from University of Kansas stands at $24,907.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at University of Kansas are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).
Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 21 bachelor’s mental & social health services graduates at University of Kansas, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Mental & Social Health Services bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, 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 University of Kansas
The Mental & Social Health Services program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.