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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Massachusetts

1,002 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 681
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 151
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Associate Degree 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Massachusetts

There are 32,440 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $60,600, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lesley University

Cambridge
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,010 Total Students

An average student at Lesley will pay a net price of $30,399. In their early career, Lesley grads earn an average salary of $35,392. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
2,451 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $27,709. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,417 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Worcester State. This public school has an average net price of $13,627.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,412.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
529 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,712 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
854 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,770 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,370.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,380 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
163 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,637 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 21% $83,260
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Clergy 17% $59,620
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $52,580
Mental Health Counselors 15% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 14% $38,330
Social Work Professors 14% $68,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $61,460
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330
Psychiatric Aides 9% $31,400
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $44,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Health Sciences & Services 789
Medicine 692

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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