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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 18,700 people employed in jobs related to a Mental Health Services degree, compared to 1,595,960 nationwide.

Mental & Social Health Services Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $65,921. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,335.

Mental & Social Health Services Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Mental Health Services degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,496 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,499 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,041 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 63%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $27,274 a year.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in KY

Some of the careers Mental Health Services majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 15% $68,140
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Psychiatric Technicians 12% $52,472
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $58,560
Social Workers, All Other 5% $62,827
Counselors, All Other 5% $81,766
Health Education Specialists 4% $81,726
Psychiatric Aides 4% $51,090

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Mental Health Services.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Medicine 29,737

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