by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Become a champion of change and take your first step toward licensure as a clinical mental health counselor with this specialized and CACREP-accredited online clinical counseling master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
ECU was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for mental health services majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from ECU. This makes it the #34 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at ECU make a median salary of $41,084. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,421.
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BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at East Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 mental health services majors earned their master's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 482 |
| Public Health | 344 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 139 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 103 |
| Communication Sciences | 100 |
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