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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Mental & Social Health Services (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

25 Ranked Colleges
377 Degrees Awarded
$14,900 Avg Salary
Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Mental & Social Health Services is the 49th most popular major in the country with 27,516 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, mental and social health services graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,724 and had an average of $46,468 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 4,087 mental and social health services graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,583 and $40,853 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 377 mental and social health services graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,605 and $16,886 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 25 colleges that offer a degree in mental and social health services. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality mental and social health services programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the mental and social health services program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Mental & Social Health Services (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lee College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Lee College is located in Baytown, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 associates’s mental health services degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, Lee College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $8,858 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Lee College.

Read more about Mental & Social Health Services at Lee College

#2

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 25 schools in the Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the #2 spot on the list. El Centro College is a large school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 27 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, El Centro College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend El Centro College is $6,881 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full El Centro College Mental & Social Health Services Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 25 schools in the Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wharton County Junior College landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Wharton, Texas, and it awarded 10 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wharton County Junior College, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $6,763 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Wharton County Junior College.

Full Wharton County Junior College Mental & Social Health Services Report

#4

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Del Mar College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. DMC is a fairly large public school situated in Corpus Christi, Texas. It awarded 15 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

DMC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Del Mar College is $7,568 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#5

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pima Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Pima County Community College District is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 associates’s mental health services degrees to qualified students.

Pima County Community College District also made our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. The estimated yearly cost for Pima County Community College District is $5,659 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#6

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Houston Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified associates’s mental health services students in 2019-2020.

Houston Community College also made our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $7,595 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Houston Community College.

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Austin Community College District ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified associates’s mental health services students in 2019-2020.

Austin Community College District also made our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $8,877 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Austin Community College District.

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#6 in overall quality

McLennan Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 19 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MCC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend McLennan Community College is $8,984 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. OSU-OKC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 associates’s mental health services degrees to qualified students.

OSU-OKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $8,783 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend OSU-OKC.

Full Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Mental & Social Health Services Report

#10

San Antonio College

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. San Antonio College is a fairly large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 20 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

San Antonio College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $8,279 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend San Antonio College.

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#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas

Lone Star College System landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Harris Montgomery is located in The Woodlands, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 associates’s mental health services degrees to qualified students.

North Harris Montgomery also made our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $9,390 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend North Harris Montgomery.

Full Lone Star College System Mental & Social Health Services Report

#12

Midland College

Midland, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Midland College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Midland, Texas, this small public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified associates’s mental health services students in 2019-2020.

Midland College also made our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. It costs about $6,231 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Midland College.

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#13

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas

Tarrant County College District landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tarrant County College District is a large public school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 16 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarrant County College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Tarrant County College District is $7,048 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Tarrant County College District Mental & Social Health Services Report

#14

Texarkana College

Texarkana, Texas
#17 in overall quality

Texarkana College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texarkana College is a public institution located in Texarkana, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texarkana College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Texarkana College is $7,849 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#15

Alvin Community College

Alvin, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Alvin Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Alvin, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified associates’s mental health services students in 2019-2020.

Alvin also took the #7 spot in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Alvin Community College is $11,609 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Alvin Mental & Social Health Services Report

#16

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Odessa College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Odessa, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s mental health services degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Odessa College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $7,936 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Odessa College.

Full Odessa College Mental & Social Health Services Report

#17

Weatherford College

Weatherford, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Weatherford College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Weatherford, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s mental health services degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, Weatherford College has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $9,433 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Weatherford College.

Read more about Mental & Social Health Services at Weatherford College

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. San Jacinto Community College is a large public school situated in Pasadena, Texas. It awarded 6 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, San Jacinto College has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend San Jacinto College is $9,788 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#22 in overall quality

Lamar State College - Port Arthur landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Lamar State College - Port Arthur is a small school located in Port Arthur, Texas that handed out 5 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, Lamar State College - Port Arthur has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $10,316 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Lamar State College - Port Arthur.

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#20

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas

El Paso Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified associates’s mental health services students in 2019-2020.

El Paso Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $7,230 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend El Paso Community College.

Full El Paso Community College Mental & Social Health Services Report

#21

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
#23 in overall quality

Mohave Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Kingman, Arizona, and it awarded 3 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, MCC has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $11,599 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend MCC.

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#22

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Tyler Junior College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tyler Junior College also made our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. The yearly cost to attend Tyler Junior College is $11,066 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Tyler Junior College Mental & Social Health Services Report

#23

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, Texas

Northwest Vista College landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northwest Vista College is a fairly large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 6 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Northwest Vista College is $7,596 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about Mental & Social Health Services at Northwest Vista College

#24

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, Texas
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, Northeast Texas Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and it awarded 1 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

NTCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for NTCC is $9,117 for southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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Texas State Technical College landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mental Health Services Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. TSTC is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 14 associates’s mental health services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree mental health services students whose families make $48-$75k list, TSTC has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Texas State Technical College is $12,576 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Mental Health Services students whose families make $48-$75k.

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  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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