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. In addition, we cover how UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with mental health services programs.
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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 UCA was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from UCA. This makes it the #64 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $25,293. This is less than $32,530, which is the national median of all mental health services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at UCA make a median salary of $40,755. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,421.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCA, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,500.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at UCA is $139 per month.
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 Central Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mental health services from UCA. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 47 students who earned a master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from UCA in 2020-2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 193 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 107 |
| Communication Sciences | 83 |
| Other Health Professions | 72 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
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