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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 52 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in IA.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 86.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Iowa

6,080 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 Iowa

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $49,540 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,668. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 28% $49,410
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $44,890
Substance Abuse Counselors 21% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 20% $51,830
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Counselors 19% $32,030
Clergy 16% $48,240
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $78,810
Social Work Professors 7% $68,580
Psychiatric Aides 2% $33,270
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $30,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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