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 Worcester State ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,345 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $18,287 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,818.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Worcester State was $294 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 mental health services majors earned their bachelor's degree from Worcester State. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 99 |
| Communication Sciences | 72 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Other Health Professions | 21 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 |
