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, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list.
In 2022, 132 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from WMU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at WMU make a median salary of $42,266. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,197.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students earned a master's degree in mental health services from WMU. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 174 |
| Nursing | 122 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
