by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Grand Canyon University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mental health services majors, Grand Canyon University came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 469 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 426 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,164 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,693 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,676 for all mental health services students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $25,071 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,818 for all mental health services majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at Grand Canyon University is $170 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $465 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 469 mental health services majors earned their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 265 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Grand Canyon University does not offer an online option for its mental health services bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Mental Health Services majors graduating with a master's degree from Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $48,673 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $48,197.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,237 students graduated with a master's degree in mental health services from Grand Canyon University. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 563 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 122 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Grand Canyon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,941 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 527 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 226 |
| Public Health | 136 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18 |
