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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Pennsylvania

891 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 12th most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 396
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 135
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 135
Associate Degree 92
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 37,100 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Pennsylvania

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $57,120 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. 57% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Lackawanna College

Scranton
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $19,916.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,452. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

An average student at Alvernia will pay a net price of $30,641. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

A typical student attending IUP will pay a net price of $22,828. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,634 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,749 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

#10

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

In their early career, Carlow grads earn an average salary of $38,794. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

#10

Widener University

Chester
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 41% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 29% $74,780
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $58,360
Substance Abuse Counselors 15% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 14% $52,630
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $36,930
Psychology Professors 13% $78,740
Community Health Workers 12% $38,510
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 9% $74,930
Counselors 8% $59,100
Social Work Professors 7% $59,890
Clergy 3% $45,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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