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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Kentucky

378 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 233
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 233
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Master’s Degree 34
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 60.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 25.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Kentucky

8,370 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 Kentucky

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $48,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,268. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
19,272 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,654. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. In their early career, Cumberlands grads earn an average salary of $35,901.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,618 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,176 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $16,538. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at NKU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#6

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,380 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Sullivan University

Louisville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,171. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 33% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $39,120
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 15% $34,450
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $59,300
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910
Clergy 10% $47,550
Psychiatric Technicians 3% $27,930
Psychiatric Aides 0% $28,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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