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2027 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Texas

43 Colleges in the United States
2,076 Mental & Social Health Services Degrees Awarded
$47,022 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mental & Social Health Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 43 schools to find the best for mental & social health services students.

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Best Schools for Mental & Social Health Services in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mental & social health services education in Texas.

Top Schools in Mental & Social Health Services

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, our #1 school for mental & social health services. Located in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a moderately-sized public university. About 24 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston in the most recent year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston earn a median of $73,181 early in their careers. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. Read more about the mental & social health services program at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mental & social health services, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $34,671 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,249. See the full mental & social health services program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mental & social health services, ranking #3. Located in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center is a small public university. About 11 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center earn around $79,657 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center graduates carry a median of $20,667 in student loans. Get the full mental & social health services details for The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mental & social health services, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded about 58 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn around $76,328 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete this degree. Read more about the mental & social health services program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Students looking for a strong mental & social health services program will find one at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #5. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 72 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $42,474 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. See the full mental & social health services program report for Southern Methodist University

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Alvin Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best mental & social health services schools. Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Alvin Community College awarded about 49 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Alvin Community College generally make around $55,057. Students borrow a median of $8,600 to complete this degree. See the full mental & social health services program report for Alvin Community College

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Texas Tech University landed the #7 spot for mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Texas Tech University awarded about 20 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $48,542. Typical student debt for the program is $24,271. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Texas Tech University

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University Of St Thomas Texas ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best mental & social health services schools. University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. University Of St Thomas Texas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Texas in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of University Of St Thomas Texas earn a median of $58,265 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,628. Get the full mental & social health services details for University Of St Thomas Texas

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best mental & social health services schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 120 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Graduates of the mental & social health services program make about $44,785 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,312. Read more about the mental & social health services program at The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best mental & social health services schools. Lamar University is a very large public school located in the city of Beaumont. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. Lamar University awarded about 222 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from Lamar University earn around $52,271 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete this degree. Get the full mental & social health services details for Lamar University

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Texas Womans University earned the #11 position for mental & social health services this year. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. Texas Womans University graduates 49% of students within six years. Texas Womans University awarded about 64 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $62,324. Typical student debt for the program is $24,211. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Texas Womans University

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Austin Community College District came in at #12 for mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. About 28 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Graduates of the mental & social health services program make about $31,821 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,185 to complete this degree. Read more about the mental & social health services program at Austin Community College District

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Central Texas College came in at #13 for mental & social health services this year. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public university. There were roughly 14 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Central Texas College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Central Texas College generally make around $53,086. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete this degree. Read more about the mental & social health services program at Central Texas College

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University Of Houston Victoria came in at #14 for mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Victoria, University Of Houston Victoria is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Houston Victoria awarded about 23 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from University Of Houston Victoria earn around $47,345 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston Victoria graduates carry a median of $24,081 in student loans. See the full mental & social health services program report for University Of Houston Victoria

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Texas A And M University Central Texas earned the #15 position for mental & social health services this year. Set in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A And M University Central Texas is a mid-sized public institution. Texas A And M University Central Texas awarded about 42 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Texas A And M University Central Texas generally make around $49,328. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete this degree. Get the full mental & social health services details for Texas A And M University Central Texas

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Amberton University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best mental & social health services schools. Located in the suburb of Garland, Amberton University is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 12 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Amberton University in the most recent data year. Get the full mental & social health services details for Amberton University

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San Jacinto Community College placed #17 among the best mental & social health services schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 40 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $38,107. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. See the full mental & social health services program report for San Jacinto Community College

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University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #18 for mental & social health services this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates 52% of students within six years. University Of Houston Clear Lake awarded about 52 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from University Of Houston Clear Lake earn around $49,971 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates carry a median of $21,100 in student loans. See the full mental & social health services program report for University Of Houston Clear Lake

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Texas A And M University San Antonio earned the #19 position for mental & social health services this year. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. Texas A And M University San Antonio graduates 40% of students within six years. Texas A And M University San Antonio awarded about 10 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $45,681. Students borrow a median of $22,771 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Texas A And M University San Antonio

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System landed the #20 spot for mental & social health services this year. Lone Star College System is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands. About 108 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Lone Star College System earn a median of $39,954 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Lone Star College System

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Abilene Christian University earned the #21 position for mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 106 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Abilene Christian University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from Abilene Christian University earn around $43,665 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Abilene Christian University

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Texas State Technical College landed the #22 spot for mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 28 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Texas State Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mental & social health services program make about $29,779 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,078 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Texas State Technical College

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The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best mental & social health services schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 38 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $49,428. Typical student debt for the program is $19,819. See the full mental & social health services program report for The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Lee College
Baytown, TX

Lee College placed #24 among the best mental & social health services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Baytown. About 18 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Lee College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Lee College generally make around $53,448. Typical student debt for the program is $10,941. See the full mental & social health services program report for Lee College

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

El Centro College came in at #25 for mental & social health services this year. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. There were roughly 54 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $41,295 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,011 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from El Centro College

Rest of the Top 43 Mental & Social Health Services Schools

These schools also placed among the best for mental & social health services this year:

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Midland College
Midland, TX
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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
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Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
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St Marys University
San Antonio, TX
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Kings University
Southlake, TX

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 43 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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