Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Mental & Social Health Services in Florida

Find Schools Near

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Florida

1,423 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

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 964
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 200
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 200
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 200
Associate Degree 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 26.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
undefined

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.

undefined

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.

undefined

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
43,569 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students get financical aid.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,816 a year. This public school has an average net price of $7,089.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $26,530. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

In their early career, UNF grads earn an average salary of $42,012. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,865.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,835 a year.

#10

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,606 after graduation. 75% of students get financical aid.

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

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.