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2024 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools

580 Colleges in the United States
30,331 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$38,999 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 580 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 30,331 degrees in mental & social health services during the 2021-2022 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.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

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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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$39,242 Median Starting Salary

University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in mental & social health services. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn about $39,242 in the first couple years of their career.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
40.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Loma Linda University if you wish to pursue a degree in mental & social health services. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were roughly 98 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Loma Linda University make $9,731 more than the typical mental health services graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Northwestern University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in mental & social health services. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 48 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Northwestern University receive $15,061 more than the typical mental health services grad.

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

It's difficult to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish 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 fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 97 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Johns Hopkins University make $9,538 more than the average mental health services student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 33 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 degree program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston make $19,517 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$54,096 Median Starting Salary

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 34 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services degree program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities get $15,097 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 68 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn an average of $37,172 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 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 fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 39 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from University of Southern California get an earnings boost of approximately $8,829 above the typical income of mental & social health services majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
58th Most Popular In CA
110 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 56th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 110 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Delta in the most recent year we have data available.

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

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 138 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In TX
69 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

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

There were approximately 69 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year.

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

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

There were approximately 69 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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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
28.1% Growth in Graduates

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 about 57 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Fairfield University make $7,559 more than the standard mental health services grad.

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

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

There were roughly 152 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 state that they receive average early career earnings of $37,368.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 38 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University get an earnings boost of around $25,255 above the typical income of mental & social health services graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
377 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
17.2% Growth in Graduates

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 377 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. After graduating, mental health services degree recipients typically make around $39,243 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
36.0% Growth in Graduates

The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were approximately 50 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles earn a boost of about $11,228 above the average income of mental & social health services majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,536 Median Starting Salary
$85,410 Median Student Debt

University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #104 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services program at University of Rochester get $7,537 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
21.1% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 166 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn around $38,995 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$28,352 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 13th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 108 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 around $28,352 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In OH
47 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 #63 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were about 47 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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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In TN
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were about 6 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
17.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 122nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 92 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at San Bernardino Valley College in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from San Bernardino Valley College receive $22,798 more than the standard mental health services graduate.

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

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
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Additional Award Winners

This list represents 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 580 different United States mental & social health services schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
50Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA
51Chapman UniversityOrange, CA
52Ohio State University - Main CampusColumbus, OH
53Mt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA
54Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
55University of California - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
56Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY
57Minnesota State University - MankatoMankato, MN
58Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
59Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
60Boston UniversityBoston, MA
61University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
62University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
63Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
64Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI
65University of MaryBismarck, ND
66East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
67Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
68Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD
69Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX
70Alliant International UniversitySan Diego, CA
71University of the PacificStockton, CA
72Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
73Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN
74Brandman UniversityIrvine, CA
75San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX
76Texas Woman’s UniversityDenton, TX
77Widener UniversityChester, PA
77Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY
78Montgomery County Community CollegeBlue Bell, PA
79Bethel University MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
80Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
81Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
82Grays Harbor CollegeAberdeen, WA
83Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
84El Centro CollegeDallas, TX
85Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA
86Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI
87John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR

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.

RankCollegeLocation
88Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX
89University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
90Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA
91North Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MA
92Cambridge CollegeBoston, MA
93Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT
94Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD
94Adler UniversityChicago, IL
95Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL
96Hostos Community CollegeBronx, NY
97Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA
98Napa Valley CollegeNapa, CA
99Ohio University - Athens CampusAthens, OH
100Highline CollegeDes Moines, WA
101University of Missouri - ColumbiaColumbia, MO
102Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
103Antioch University - SeattleSeattle, WA
104Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
105Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
106University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
107University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI
108Antioch University - New EnglandKeene, NH
109Kent State University at KentKent, OH
110Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI
111University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA
112University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA
113Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, AL
114Cypress CollegeCypress, CA
115Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, TX
116Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA

Mental & Social Health Services by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
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

MajorAnnual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor8,344
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling5,915
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions3,697
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling3,683
Clinical/Medical Social Work2,864
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician2,762
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling2,419
Genetic Counseling/Counselor299
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling217
Trauma Counseling104

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing319,502
Health & Medical Administrative Services88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants85,339
Allied Health Professions83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services83,587
Public Health41,651
Health Sciences & Services36,762
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions30,594
Medicine29,089
Dental Support Services26,024

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