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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 148 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in SD.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 85
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in South Dakota

1,720 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 South Dakota

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $48,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 5 colleges in South Dakota that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,830 after graduation. 71% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USD.

#2

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,066. In their early career, Augustana Sioux Falls grads earn an average salary of $44,200.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,507 a year. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 80% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,301. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,698 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,010.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Social Work Professors 14% $65,390
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $39,910
Substance Abuse Counselors 13% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $68,780
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $40,050
Marriage and Family Therapists 7% $38,700
Clergy 6% $45,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing 1,022
Allied Health Professions 217
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 138
Health Sciences & Services 135
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 81
Communication Sciences 72
Allied Health Services 67
Rehabilitation Professions 67

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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