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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 1,483 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,083
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 201
Associate Degree 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 23.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Florida

46,540 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $50,950, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,561. 96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
30,155 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,167 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,288 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,152.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $3,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,687 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,597. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,219 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,159.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

A typical student attending Palm Beach State College will pay a net price of $8,999. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,904 after earning their degree at this institution. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,543 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,212. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 36% $38,450
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $42,340
Substance Abuse Counselors 29% $0
Mental Health Counselors 29% $0
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $49,280
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $38,240
Counselors 22% $35,660
Psychology Professors 22% $74,050
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $69,650
Psychiatric Technicians 20% $28,590
Social Work Professors 17% $65,950
Clergy 14% $46,410
Psychiatric Aides 5% $24,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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