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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Alabama

257 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 10th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Alabama

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 128
Bachelor’s Degree 95
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Associate Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 31.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Alabama

There are 9,870 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $47,740, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
16,412 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 56% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,364 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. In their early career, UAB grads earn an average salary of $42,911. 97% of students get financical aid.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,594 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,703 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

#4

Faulkner University

Montgomery
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,874 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Faulkner will pay a net price of $20,371. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Amridge University

Montgomery
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
723 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,555 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,986. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in AL

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 19% $38,910
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $34,310
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $47,900
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,370
Psychology Professors 13% $64,810
Psychiatric Technicians 11% $24,420
Clergy 7% $46,690
Psychiatric Aides 5% $26,810
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 7,364
Allied Health Professions 797
Public Health 700
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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