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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Mississippi

126 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 15th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 54
Master’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 27

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 32.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Mississippi

There are 8,040 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 Mississippi

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $43,140 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $9,290.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,250 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,880.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This public school has an average net price of $12,454.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,146 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Psychology Professors 16% $61,220
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $47,650
Substance Abuse Counselors 12% $0
Mental Health Counselors 11% $0
Community Health Workers 9% $29,180
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $39,690
Clergy 6% $44,500
Psychiatric Aides 5% $19,490
Psychiatric Technicians 2% $28,180
Social Work Professors 0% $68,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing 2,838
Allied Health Professions 504
Health/Medical Admin Services 459
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Health Sciences & Services 325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 310
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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