by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for mental & social health services students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 49 master's degrees in mental & social health services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for mental & social health services students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mental & Social Health Services Master's Degree Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mental & social health services.
University of Iowa is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in mental & social health services. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in mental & social health services from University of Iowa
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mental & social health services needs to take a look at Mount Mercy University. Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cedar Rapids.
Master's students who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn around $43,264 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in mental & social health services from Mount Mercy University
It's difficult to beat University of Northern Iowa if you wish to pursue a master's degree in mental & social health services. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mental & social health services from University of Northern Iowa
Learn about other programs related to Mental & Social Health Services that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 232 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 1,608 |
| Kansas | 149 | 79 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 28 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 85 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Mental & Social Health Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 29 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 317 |
| Public Health | 151 |
| Allied Health Professions | 150 |
| Communication Sciences | 107 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 74 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 54 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 37 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
| Other Health Professions | 16 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 11 |
