by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 223 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $36,070. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,676 for all mental health services students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $31,794 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 WestConn is $250 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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Of the 44 mental health services students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WestConn, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WestConn mental health services bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 101 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
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