by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of mental & social health services. Combined, these schools handed out 53 master's degrees in mental & social health services to qualified students.
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Your choice of mental & social health services for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mental & social health services students working on their master's degree.
The mental health services school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mental & Social Health Services Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mental & social health services.
University of Louisville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mental & social health services. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mental & social health services from University of Louisville
Northern Kentucky University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in mental & social health services. NKU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a master’s in mental & social health services from Northern Kentucky University
It is difficult to beat Spalding University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in mental & social health services. Spalding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville.More information about a master’s in mental & social health services from Spalding University
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Explore all the Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 964 |
| Georgia | 190 | 96 |
| Virginia | 182 | 1,207 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 226 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 213 |
| Alabama | 151 | 137 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 75 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 40 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 35 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 130 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Mental & Social Health Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 32 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 19 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,361 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 214 |
| Communication Sciences | 164 |
| Allied Health Professions | 161 |
| Public Health | 103 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 70 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 32 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 26 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 18 |
