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, and more. Also, learn how Walden University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
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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
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mental health services majors, Walden University came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 486 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from Walden University. This makes it the #4 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at Walden University make a median salary of $42,159. 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 Walden University.
The mental health services program at Walden University awarded 486 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Walden University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 246 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 49 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,207 |
| Public Health | 336 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 307 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 75 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 12 |
