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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New York

In <nil>, 1,728 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NY.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,041
Associate Degree 381
Post-Master’s Certificate 218
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 218
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 60
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in New York

There are 70,970 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 New York

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $57,550 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,214 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,409 a year. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

#2

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,919 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#3

LIU Post

Brookville
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,191 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,460. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#3

Nyack College

New York
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. In their early career, Nyack grads earn an average salary of $36,960.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,982 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Alfred.

#6

Medaille College

Buffalo
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,814 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,957 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

#7

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
8,772 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $40,371 after graduation.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U. An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $35,320. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,441 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,764 after graduation.

#10

Hunter College

New York
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
24,099 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,281 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $2,124. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Genetic Counselors 24% $86,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Clergy 18% $49,700
Counselors 17% $47,460
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $43,590
Psychiatric Aides 2% $44,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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