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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Washington

920 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 388
Associate Degree 208
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 86
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 86
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 86
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 86
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 86
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 86
Bachelor’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Washington

There are 15,480 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $60,780, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,748 after earning their degree at this institution.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. 56% of students get financical aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,800 a year.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Gonzaga grads earn an average salary of $62,373. 100% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Seattle Central grads earn an average salary of $34,048. 73% of students get financical aid.

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Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $35,488 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $44,037 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. In their early career, WWU grads earn an average salary of $43,620.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,376 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,986.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of students get financical aid.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 51% $40,760
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Genetic Counselors 22% $83,350
Psychiatric Aides 22% $31,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $71,670
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Counselors 18% $52,960
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Community Health Workers 16% $38,870
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Clergy 4% $61,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427
Health Sciences & Services 394

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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