by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAA 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 UAA was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,604 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,530 for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
Learn about other programs related to Mental & Social Health Services that might interest you.
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 University of Alaska Anchorage.
The mental health services program at UAA awarded 14 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a associate's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The mental health services program at UAA awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 174 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 109 |
| Public Health | 86 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 44 |
| Dental Support Services | 34 |
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