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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Worcester State 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
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 Worcester State was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $35,724. This is higher than $32,530, which is the national median for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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.
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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 Worcester State University.
Of the 70 mental health services students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Worcester State, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 98 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 66 |
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Other Health Professions | 27 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
