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2025 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools

366 Colleges in the United States
30,331 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$45,280 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in mental & social health services is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #46 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 366 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 30,331 degrees in mental & social health services to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Mental & Social Health Services School

Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools Your choice of mental & social health services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mental & social health services schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Mental & Social Health Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Mental Health Services
Bachelor's Degrees in Mental Health Services
Master's Degrees in Mental Health Services
Doctor's Degrees in Mental Health Services

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Mental & Social Health Services in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mental health services degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Mental Health Services

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$58,269 Median Starting Salary

University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in mental & social health services. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 76 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from University of Pennsylvania receive $12,989 more than the standard mental health services student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$54,741 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you want to pursue a degree in mental & social health services. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 97 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Johns Hopkins University earn $9,461 more than the standard mental health services graduate.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Psychology - Mental Health Program Name

Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
40.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Loma Linda University if you wish to pursue a degree in mental & social health services. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

There were approximately 98 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from Loma Linda University receive an earnings boost of around $13,374 above the average earnings of mental & social health services graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
69 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of Maryland - Baltimore if you want to pursue a degree in mental & social health services. UMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Baltimore.

There were roughly 69 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Northwestern University receive $22,238 more than the standard mental health services grad.

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Located in the city of Hartford, Capital Community College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 7th out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

Students who graduate with their degree from the mental health services program state that they receive average early career earnings of $36,043.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$61,960 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services degree program at University of Southern California earn $16,680 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Sociology - Community Health Program Name

Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
453 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$33,971 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 453 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the mental health services program state that they receive average early career earnings of $33,971.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WA
58 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 15th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 58 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Central in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
138 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 138 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,814 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
7.6% Growth in Graduates

Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. This university ranks 5th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 1814 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from Grand Canyon University receive an earnings boost of about $2,545 above the typical income of mental & social health services graduates.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Community Health Education Program Name

Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 33 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston get $27,901 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Southside Virginia Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Alberta. This college ranks 12th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 30 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Southside Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program make about $31,364 in the first couple years of their career.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
28.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 57 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Fairfield University make $6,812 more than the typical mental health services grad.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 68 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the mental health services program make about $35,991 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$61,488 Median Starting Salary

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 34 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn $16,208 more than the typical mental health services grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MD
47 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 10th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 47 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Baltimore City Community College in the most recent data year.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,138 Median Starting Salary

Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 10th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 30 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, mental health services degree recipients usually make around $43,138 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.More information about a degree in mental & social health services from University of California - Los Angeles

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,836 Median Starting Salary

University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Rochester. This university ranks 8th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 27 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from University of Rochester receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,556 above the average earnings of mental & social health services graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In TX
69 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

TTUHSC is a small public university located in the city of Lubbock.

There were roughly 69 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond. This university ranks 8th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 38 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Virginia Commonwealth University receive $31,828 more than the typical mental health services grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$41,823 Median Starting Salary

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. This university ranks 3rd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 152 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, mental health services degree recipients usually make around $41,823 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
36 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 36 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
619 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
0.6% Growth in Graduates

Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Indianapolis. This college ranks 4th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 619 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the mental health services program state that they receive average early career earnings of $29,954.

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Rest of the Top Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Boston University
Boston, MA
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Yuba College
Marysville, CA
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Gaston College
Dallas, NC
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 20% of the 366 different United States mental & social health services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA
52 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
53 MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA
54 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
55 Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
56 Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA
57 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
58 Cambridge College Boston, MA
59 University of Phoenix - Arizona Phoenix, AZ
60 LIU Post Brookville, NY
61 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
62 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
63 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
64 West Hills College-Coalinga Coalinga, CA
65 Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI
66 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
67 Hunter College New York, NY
68 University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
69 Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY
70 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
71 Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
72 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
73 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
74 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
75 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
76 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
77 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
78 Winona State University Winona, MN
79 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
80 Rhode Island College Providence, RI
81 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
82 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
83 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
84 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY
85 San Antonio College San Antonio, TX
86 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
87 Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY
88 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
89 Marymount University Arlington, VA
90 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
91 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
92 Hostos Community College Bronx, NY
93 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake, WI
94 University of Mary Bismarck, ND
95 Pace University - New York New York, NY
96 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
97 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
98 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
99 Worcester State University Worcester, MA
100 Vermont Technical College Randolph, VT
101 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH
102 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
103 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN
104 Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA
105 Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA
106 Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT
107 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
108 Highline College Des Moines, WA
109 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
110 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
111 St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL
112 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
113 Mercer University Macon, GA
114 Washburn University Topeka, KS
115 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
116 Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury, MD
117 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM
118 Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY
119 Chapman University Orange, CA
120 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
121 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
122 El Centro College Dallas, TX

Mental & Social Health Services by Region

View the Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Mental & Social Health Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Mental Health Services Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 8,344
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 5,915
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 3,697
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 3,683
Clinical/Medical Social Work 2,864
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2,762
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2,419
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 299
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 217
Trauma Counseling 104

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 319,502
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Public Health 41,651
Health Sciences & Services 36,762
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 30,594
Medicine 29,089
Dental Support Services 26,024

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