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2023 Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools

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$31,710 Avg Salary
$18,949 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 29,053 mental and social health services students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. This report analyzed 209 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mental & Social Health Services program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the United States for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 13% are male.

On average, mental health services graduates from Ivy Tech Community College take out $18,503 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Sinclair Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mental and social health services schools in the United States. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 51% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 49% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services majors at Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of around $14,447 in student debt.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Mt. San Antonio College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mental and social health services schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 68% of the mental health services majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services majors at Mt. SAC accumulate an average of around $14,681 in student debt.

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#4

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means San Bernardino Valley College is a great place for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. San Bernardino Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of San Bernardino.

About 56% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 44% are male.

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#5

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Out of the 209 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuesta College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.

Of the 58 students majoring in mental health services at Cuesta College, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.

About 84% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 16% are male.

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With a ranking of #7, InterCoast Colleges - West Covina did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of W. Covina.

Of the 47 students majoring in mental health services at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina, 23% are male and 77% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services majors at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina accumulate an average of around $17,764 in student debt.

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Napa Valley College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 77% of the mental health services majors at the school.

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#9

Cypress College

Cypress, CA

Cypress College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Cypress College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Cypress.

Of the 40 students majoring in mental health services at Cypress College, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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#10

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

Rio Salado College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate mental and social health services programs. Rio Salado College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

About 53% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 47% are male.

Mental Health Services majors at Rio Salado College take out an average of $18,830 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services majors at North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of around $14,268 in student debt.

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental and social health services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 91% of the mental health services majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at WITC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,636.

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#13

Mesabi Range College

Virginia, MN

Mesabi Range College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Mesabi Range College is a small public school located in the town of Virginia.

About 88% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 13% are male.

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#14

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

With a ranking of #14, Fresno City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fresno City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fresno.

Women make up 73% of the mental health services majors at the school.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Of the 30 students majoring in mental health services at UC, 27% are male and 73% are female.

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#16

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Of the 29 students majoring in mental health services at Old Dominion, 10% are male and 90% are female.

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Northcentral Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 20% are male.

Mental Health Services majors at North Central Technical College take out an average of $20,791 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Northern Essex Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 24 students majoring in mental health services at NECC, 17% are male and 83% are female.

Mental Health Services majors at NECC take out an average of $18,761 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#18

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

Olympic College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate mental and social health services programs. Located in the city of Bremerton, OC is a public college with a small student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 25% are male.

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With a ranking of #18, West Hills College-Coalinga did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mental and social health services students working on their undergraduate certificate. West Hills College-Coalinga is a small public school located in the distant town of Coalinga.

About 71% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 29% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, mental health services graduates from West Hills College-Coalinga carry an average student debt load of $14,089.

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#18

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Palomar College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 71% of the mental health services majors at the school.

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 17% are male.

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#23

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental and social health services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Oxnard College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Oxnard.

About 74% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 26% are male.

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#24

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental and social health services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

About 77% of the students majoring in mental health services at the school are women while 23% are male.

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#24

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA

San Diego City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mental and social health services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in mental health services at San Diego City College, 45% are male and 55% are female.

Mental Health Services majors at San Diego City College take out an average of $17,186 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mental & Social Health Services students that almost earned our Most Popular Mental & Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.

Rank College Location
32 Porterville College Porterville, CA
33 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
33 El Centro College Dallas, TX
35 Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
35 Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC
35 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
35 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX
35 Yuba College Marysville, CA
40 College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA
40 SUNY Broome Binghamton, NY
40 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
40 McLennan Community College Waco, TX

Mental & Social Health Services by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, mental and social health services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Mental Health Services Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 7,609
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 5,433
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 4,069
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 3,405
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2,779
Clinical/Medical Social Work 2,534
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2,526
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 328
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 288
Trauma Counseling 56
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy 13
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist 12

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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