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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Alaska

60 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Alaska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 7th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, 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 Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 35.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 2,290 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Alaska

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $58,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $11,782. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in AK

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

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $72,070
Psychiatric Technicians 20% $37,110
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $40,980
Community Health Workers 17% $43,590
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $84,740
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Counselors 13% $57,980
Substance Abuse Counselors 12% $0
Psychiatric Aides 7% $41,120
Psychology Professors 0% $64,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Nursing 177
Health/Medical Prep Programs 109
Public Health 107
Allied Health Services 49
Allied Health Professions 38
Dental Support Services 26
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 22
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 10

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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