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Bachelor’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services

3,123 Yearly Graduations
$32,530 Median Salary
$28,500 Median Debt
There are 119 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in mental health services. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 40% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of mental health services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,123 students earned their bachelor's degree in mental health services. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,517
Associate Degree 3,976
Bachelor’s Degree 3,123
Basic Certificate 3,077
Undergraduate Certificate 2,062
Graduate Certificate 2,009
Doctor’s Degree 289

Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mental health services is $32,530. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,458 to a high of $36,032.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mental health services is $28,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $49,250 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,000.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $223.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in mental health services. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 508
Women 2,615
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 94
Black or African American 519
Hispanic or Latino 457
White 1,735
International Students 24
Other Races/Ethnicities 294
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There are 119 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
504 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for mental health services students seekinga bachelor's degree is James Madison University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. The mental health services program at James Madison University awarded 504 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
426 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 426 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 88% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
220 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Old Dominion University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Old Dominion. Of these students, 87% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
134 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 80% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
130 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from University of Arizona. Of these students, 82% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

112 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from UAGC. About 92% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
92 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. The mental health services program at Columbia Southern University awarded 92 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
86 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Arkansas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,063 per year. The mental health services program at University of Central Arkansas awarded 86 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
81 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Mexico Highlands University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these students, 89% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
80 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from UPenn. Of these students, 79% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
70 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Worcester State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Worcester State. About 89% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

63 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maine at Augusta. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at UMA. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
58 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Texas A&M College Station. About 93% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
54 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Dakota comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. The mental health services program at University of South Dakota awarded 54 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
50 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Connecticut State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at WestConn. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

46 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 87% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
42 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,281 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,495 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Metro State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#17

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
42 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mental health services majors at Cumberlands. About 71% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
41 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Davenport University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,308 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Davenport University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#19

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
41 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana State University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in mental health services from Indiana State. About 95% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Mental Health Services Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Community Health Services/Counseling 1,528
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 490
Mental Health Services Technician 478
Other Mental Health Services 427
Clinical/Medical Social Work 160

Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 165,538
Public Health 19,511
Health/Medical Admin Services 19,391
Health Sciences & Services 18,866
Communication Sciences 11,434

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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