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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in California

3,300 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,427
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 691
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 691
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 445
Associate Degree 443
Post-Master’s Certificate 116
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 116
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.7%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in California

In this state, there are 112,780 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 California

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $65,000, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,648 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,872 after graduation.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. An average student at Brandman will pay a net price of $26,340. In their early career, Brandman grads earn an average salary of $52,290.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
2,251 Total Students

In their early career, TUW grads earn an average salary of $49,554. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at TUW.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $23,380. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,257 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,149 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $59,057 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
3,662 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. In their early career, Alliant grads earn an average salary of $37,309. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
1,595 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
36,484 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,614 after graduation. 58% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU.

#9

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $83,433. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,175 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Pacific Oaks College grads earn an average salary of $42,362.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $73,970
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Counselors 17% $48,520
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $56,000
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Clergy 9% $61,990
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,190
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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