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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 135 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in LA.

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 75
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 37.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
1,137 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UHC. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,671. 47% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, ULM grads earn an average salary of $34,857. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,463. 60% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,264 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,126. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,291 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

In their early career, XULA grads earn an average salary of $35,999. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. An average student at XULA will pay a net price of $20,108.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,013 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,522. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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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