by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees 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
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #12 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from WWU. This makes it the #334 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,384 a year. This is higher than $32,530, which is the national median for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
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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 Western Washington University.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mental health services from WWU in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 mental health services majors earned their master's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 80 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 62 |
| Nursing | 32 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 8 |
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