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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Texas

In <nil>, 1,698 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 884
Associate Degree 322
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 186
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 168
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 168
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
  • White: 44.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Texas

47,290 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 Texas

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $54,580, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
34,734 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,489. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
16,320 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,338 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,726. In their early career, TWU grads earn an average salary of $45,995.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,385 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Graduates earn an average $64,596 after graduation.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,577 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,314 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $21,232.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,279 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,502. Graduates earn an average $50,983 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,912 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $6,612.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 50% $95,020
Substance Abuse Counselors 27% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,770
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $57,190
Mental Health Counselors 24% $0
Counselors 21% $58,710
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $37,630
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $66,070
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450
Psychology Professors 18% $70,820
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
Social Work Professors 12% $68,740
Psychiatric Aides 11% $27,640
Clergy 6% $50,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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