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. In addition, we cover how New Mexico Highlands University ranks in comparison to other schools with mental health services programs.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Highlands University was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 132 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. This makes it the #13 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 New Mexico Highlands University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,750 a year. This is less than $39,676, which is the national median of all mental health services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University was $409 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,888 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,674 | $9,674 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,968 | $3,968 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mental health services from New Mexico Highlands University. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at New Mexico Highlands University make a median salary of $50,653. 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, 132 mental health services majors earned their master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1 |
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