Graduate Certificates in Mental & Social Health Services
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,037 people earned their graduate certificate in mental health services. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 17,274 |
Associate Degree | 3,539 |
Basic Certificate | 3,387 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 2,853 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2,189 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,037 |
Doctor’s Degree | 271 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in mental health services is $49,113. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,098 and the high is $50,127.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in mental health services. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 298 |
Women | 1,739 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services graduate certificate students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 57 |
Black or African American | 379 |
Hispanic or Latino | 256 |
White | 1,071 |
International Students | 20 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 254 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 169 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,113.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from SDSU. About 72% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in mental health services at San Diego State University make a median salary of 49,113.
Antioch University - Seattle comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Antioch University - Seattle. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Antioch University - Seattle mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
Alfred University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mental health services. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Alfred. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Alfred graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,113.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from UK. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. University of Kentucky mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from UGA. Of these students, 88% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in mental health services at University of Georgia make a median salary of 49,113.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from ECU. About 89% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Carolina University mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
The 10th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lindsey Wilson College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Lindsey Wilson College. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lindsey Wilson College mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from SMU MN. Of these students, 92% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SMU MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,113.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from UMB. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in mental health services at University of Maryland - Baltimore make a median salary of 49,113.
Liberty University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Liberty University. About 86% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in mental health services at Liberty University make a median salary of 49,113.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Case Western. About 85% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Case Western Reserve University mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from A-State. Of these students, 92% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that A-State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,113.
Northcentral University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mental health services. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from Northcentral University. About 89% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral University mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
University at Buffalo comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mental health services. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University at Buffalo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,113.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mental health services. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in mental health services from UTSA. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. The University of Texas at San Antonio mental health services graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,113.
Mental Health Services Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Mental Health Counseling | 670 |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 447 |
Clinical/Medical Social Work | 399 |
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 217 |
Other Mental Health Services | 157 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer graduate certificates.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 5,204 |
Public Health | 2,477 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,216 |
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 923 |
Health/Medical Prep Programs | 670 |
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.
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