Master’s Degrees in Mental & Social Health Services
Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,274 people earned their master's degree in mental health services. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mental health services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,274 |
| Associate Degree | 3,539 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,387 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,853 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,189 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,037 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 271 |
Earnings of Mental Health Services Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in mental health services is $48,197. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,208 and the high is $52,434.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in mental health services. About 83.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,803 |
| Women | 14,471 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mental health services master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 566 |
| Black or African American | 2,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,504 |
| White | 9,390 |
| International Students | 292 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,825 |
Most Popular Mental Health Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 417 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mental health services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,164 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 80% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 960 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Liberty University. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Florida State. Of these students, 90% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
Northcentral University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Northcentral University. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lesley University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lesley. Of these students, 91% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lesley University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Michigan State. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Brandman University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Brandman. Of these students, 86% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brandman University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in mental health services from SNHU. About 84% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. About 91% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in mental health services from FAU. About 84% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
The 13th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from WMU. Of these students, 86% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Michigan University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
New Mexico Highlands University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. New Mexico Highlands University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Touro University Worldwide is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in mental health services from TUW. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TUW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
Cambridge College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,035 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Cambridge College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mental health services at Cambridge College make a median salary of 48,197.
Palo Alto University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. About 85% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Palo Alto University mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
Lamar University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mental health services. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in mental health services from Lamar University. About 87% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lamar University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mental health services. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UW Seattle. Of these students, 77% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus mental health services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,197.
The 20th most popular school in the country for mental health services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in mental health services from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 89% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,197.
Mental Health Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 8,602 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 3,538 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,462 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 1,292 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 521 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mental health services that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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