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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Texas

1,533 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

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 777
Associate Degree 364
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 128
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 128
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 121
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 121
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 121
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 27

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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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
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,233 after graduation.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at SMU will pay a net price of $38,208. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

An average student at St. Edward's University will pay a net price of $26,110. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at St. Edward's University.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UH Clear Lake grads earn an average salary of $47,702.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,291 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

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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