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2024 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools

574 Colleges in the United States
29,053 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$39,158 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in mental & social health services is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #46 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 574 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 29,053 degrees in mental & social health services during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Mental & Social Health Services School

Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools Your choice of mental & social health services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mental & social health services schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Mental & Social Health Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Mental Health Services
Bachelor's Degrees in Mental Health Services
Master's Degrees in Mental Health Services
Doctor's Degrees in Mental Health Services

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 Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Mental & Social Health Services in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mental health services degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Mental Health Services

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
21.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Pennsylvania is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in mental & social health services. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,238 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 96 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn about $39,242 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$48,537 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you want to pursue a degree in mental & social health services. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,238 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 107 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University earn a boost of approximately $9,379 above the average earnings of mental & social health services graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$54,060 Median Starting Salary

Northwestern University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in mental & social health services. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,238 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 45 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services program at Northwestern University make $14,902 above the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
16.1% Growth in Graduates

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mental & social health services. Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 31 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services major at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston get $19,358 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$48,730 Median Starting Salary

Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were about 58.00000000000001 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services major at Loma Linda University get $9,572 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
35.7% Growth in Graduates

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,238 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 42 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn $14,938 more than the standard mental health services grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
113 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,238 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 113 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,529 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
42.2% Growth in Graduates

Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 4th out of 55 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 1529 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services degree program at Capella University make $3,983 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$47,828 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,238 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 42 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from University of Southern California earn a boost of approximately $8,670 above the average income of mental & social health services graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
32.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 9th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 159 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at North Central Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn an average of $28,352 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$37,368 Median Starting Salary

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson. This university ranks 3rd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 171 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the mental health services program report average early career earnings of $37,368.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$64,254 Median Starting Salary

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond. This university ranks 8th out of 65 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 32 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services degree program at Virginia Commonwealth University make $25,096 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
504 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 65 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 504 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the mental health services program report average early career earnings of $30,000.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
312 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
17.6% Growth in Graduates

Florida State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,238 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 312 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, mental health services degree recipients typically make around $39,243 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
90 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

UMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Baltimore.

There were approximately 90 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$37,172 Median Starting Salary

UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,238 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 62 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the mental health services program make about $37,172 in their early career salary.

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University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Rochester. This university ranks 10th out of 143 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 27 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services program at University of Rochester make $7,378 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$46,558 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 41 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from Fairfield University receive an earnings boost of around $7,400 over the average income of mental & social health services graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
19.8% Growth in Graduates

USD is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Vermillion. This university ranks 5th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were about 131 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn an average of $38,995 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In OH
36 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #67 out of 2,238 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were about 36 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In TN

Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,238 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were about 5 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
513 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
14.0% Growth in Graduates

Walden University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 8th out of 55 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 513 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Walden University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services major at Walden University earn $3,001 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46th Most Popular In CA
87.5% Growth in Graduates

USFCA is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Francisco. This university ranks 23rd out of 170 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 8 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,677 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. This university ranks 4th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 1677 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the mental health services program report average early career earnings of $38,190.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In TX
84.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 26 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 574 different United States mental & social health services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA
51 Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
52 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
53 El Centro College Dallas, TX
54 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
55 Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX
56 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
57 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
58 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
59 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
60 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
61 Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN
62 Winona State University Winona, MN
63 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
64 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
65 Boston University Boston, MA
66 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
67 Delaware Technical Community College - Terry Dover, DE
68 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
69 John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR
70 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
71 Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
72 Bethel University Minnesota Saint Paul, MN
73 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
74 Brandman University Irvine, CA
75 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
76 Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
77 Widener University Chester, PA
78 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
79 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
80 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN
81 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
82 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI
83 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
84 Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
85 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
86 Yeshiva University New York, NY

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
87 Hostos Community College Bronx, NY
88 Cambridge College Boston, MA
89 Bradley University Peoria, IL
90 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
91 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
92 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
93 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
94 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
95 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
96 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
97 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
98 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
99 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
100 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
101 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
102 Richmond Community College Hamlet, NC
103 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH
104 Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI
105 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
106 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
107 Antioch University - Seattle Seattle, WA
108 Fordham University Bronx, NY
109 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
110 University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
111 Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Winona, MN
112 University of Western States Portland, OR
113 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
114 West Hills College-Coalinga Coalinga, CA

Mental & Social Health Services by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
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Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Mental & Social Health Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Mental Health Services Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 7,609
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 5,433
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 4,069
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 3,405
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2,779
Clinical/Medical Social Work 2,534
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2,526
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 328
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 288
Trauma Counseling 56

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399

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