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 SNHU 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.
The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 155 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from SNHU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at SNHU make a median salary of $51,100. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $42,421.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SNHU, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $33,428 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,500 for all mental health services majors across the country.
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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 Southern New Hampshire University.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of mental health services bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 mental health services majors earned their master's degree from SNHU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,536 |
| Nursing | 1,090 |
| Public Health | 378 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 268 |
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