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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Mexico

387 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in New Mexico in the <nil> year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 20 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 157
Bachelor’s Degree 142
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 79
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.4%
  • White: 25.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in New Mexico

5,400 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $52,350, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,305. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,991 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,638 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. This public school has an average net price of $9,979. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,419 a year. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,136 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern New Mexico College will pay a net price of $9,158. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,406 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,688 after earning their degree at this institution. 43% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Clergy 19% $50,090
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $54,850
Community Health Workers 15% $36,150
Social Work Professors 14% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 14% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $44,590
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $66,810
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $26,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing 1,390
Health Sciences & Services 468
Allied Health Professions 295
Communication Sciences 230
Medicine 229
Allied Health Services 177
Public Health 159
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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