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2025 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

62 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
4,341 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 62 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,341 degrees in mental & social health services annually.

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Choosing a Great Mental & Social Health Services School

Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region The mental health services program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mental & Social Health Services rankings. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Mental & Social Health Services 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 in the Great Lakes Region 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 Great Lakes Region

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.

12 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Mental Health Services

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Northwestern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mental & social health services. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 48 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Northwestern University earn $22,238 more than the average mental health services student.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Northwestern University

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

Every student who is interested in mental & social health services has to take a look at Ivy Tech Community College. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 619 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College 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 $29,954.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Ivy Tech Community College

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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.

More information about a degree in BA in Psychology - Mental Health from Southern New Hampshire University

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Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
175 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in mental & social health services has to look into Michigan State University. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 175 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Mental & Social Health Services degree recipients from Michigan State University receive an earnings boost of approximately $8,072 above the typical earnings of mental & social health services majors.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Michigan State University

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$32,358 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Northcentral Technical College if you wish to pursue a degree in mental & social health services. North Central Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Wausau. This college ranks 17th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 108 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at North Central Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, mental health services degree recipients usually earn an average of $32,358 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Northcentral Technical College

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$78,566 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Those mental & social health services students who get their degree from Ohio State University - Main Campus make $33,286 more than the average mental health services grad.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Ohio State University - Main Campus

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In WI
37 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 6th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 37 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 27 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn about $40,426 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

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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.

More information about a degree in BA in Sociology - Community Health from Southern New Hampshire University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
$28,094 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #160 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Gateway Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 38 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the mental health services program earn an average of $28,094 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Gateway Technical College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In WI
46 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 46 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Madison Area Technical College

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Detroit. This university ranks 9th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 33 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mental & social health services program at Wayne State University earn $24,048 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Wayne State University

11
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In WI

BTC is a small public college located in the small suburb of Janesville. This college ranks 16th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 17 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at BTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Blackhawk Technical College

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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.

More information about a degree in BS in Community Health Education from Southern New Hampshire University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Mental Health Services Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were about 81 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mental health services program make around $46,659 for their early career.

More information about a degree in mental & social health services from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Mental & Social Health Services students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
13 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
14 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
15 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
16 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
17 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
18 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
19 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
20 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake, WI

Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges by State

Explore the best mental & social health services colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 583
Ohio 314 637
Illinois 304 323
Indiana 294 787
Wisconsin 273 514

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Mental & Social Health Services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Mental Health Services Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1,093
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 1,036
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 927
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 506
Clinical/Medical Social Work 381
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 183
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 92
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 52
Trauma Counseling 40
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 31

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 55,295
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 21,744
Health & Medical Administrative Services 14,056
Allied Health Professions 12,795
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 11,630
Medicine 4,919
Public Health 4,898
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 4,826
Communication Sciences 3,559
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 3,414

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