by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 111 U.S. colleges awarded 3,934 degrees and certificates in Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 70% of graduates. College Factual ranks 64 schools in its 2027 Best Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,762 one year after completing, rising to $55,481 after four years.
A degree in Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions explores Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other. Any Instructional Program In Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other mental and social health services and allied professions draws strong interest, with 3,934 degrees awarded annually. 111 colleges award other mental and social health services and allied professions degrees, an average of 35 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 736.
By level, the 3,934 awards include 79 certificates, 631 associate degrees, 304 bachelor’s degrees, 2,749 master’s degrees and 63 doctorates.
Women earned 80% of other mental and social health services and allied professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,138 of 3,934). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,664) and Black or African American (1,163), and international students earned 80.
College Factual ranks 64 schools in its 2027 Best Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Schools ranking, including 25 for associate degrees, 8 for bachelor’s degrees and 17 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other mental and social health services and allied professions schools within 17 states. In all, 111 colleges offer other mental and social health services and allied professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other mental and social health services and allied professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 79 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 631 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 304 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2,749 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 63 |
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 32,182 degrees a year; the largest are Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (12,039), Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (6,362) and Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (4,547). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 12,039 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,362 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,547 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,399 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 2,777 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 2,203 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 402 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 217 |
| Trauma Counseling | 214 |
| Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy | 10 |
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