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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Louisiana

123 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 73
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 43.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Louisiana

There are 9,850 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $40,960, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UHC. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,718 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,353.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,263 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,420 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,570 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,106 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,088 a year. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at SUNO. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,604 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Graduates earn an average $39,181 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,742 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,842.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Social Work Professors 17% $69,760
Substance Abuse Counselors 17% $0
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $49,610
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $39,340
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $63,540
Clergy 10% $49,880
Psychiatric Technicians 7% $26,470
Counselors 6% $35,290
Psychiatric Aides 5% $21,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Public Health 362
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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