Best Colleges for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs prepare students for careers in counseling, social work, and therapeutic support roles. With 46 schools nationwide offering this major, graduates typically earn around $33,102 annually, though salaries vary by specialization and location. Students should prioritize programs with strong clinical training components, supervised fieldwork opportunities, and proper accreditation from relevant professional bodies. Look for curricula that balance theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, faculty with active practice backgrounds, and established partnerships with local healthcare facilities and community organizations. Consider programs that offer specialized tracks in areas like substance abuse counseling, family therapy, or crisis intervention to enhance career prospects in this growing field.

Schools Ranked

$36,379

Avg. Program Earnings

49.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$48,097	38.4%	public
2	Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minnesota	$46,087	46.9%	public
3	University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$43,798	96.8%	private-nonprofit
4	University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska	$39,741	28.9%	public
5	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$39,153	54.1%	public
6	Western New Mexico University Silver City, New Mexico	$37,748	34.9%	public
7	Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan	$37,208	61.8%	public
8	Alvernia University Reading, Pennsylvania	$36,717	58.5%	private-nonprofit
9	Worcester State University Worcester, Massachusetts	$36,668	55.5%	public
10	Northern Illinois University Dekalb, Illinois	$36,608	49.6%	public
11	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, Ohio	$35,416	71.5%	public
12	University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas	$35,274	68.8%	public
13	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania	$35,274	65.9%	public
14	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$35,060	47.2%	public
15	Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana	$34,420	41.1%	public
16	Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky	$34,420	48.3%	public
17	Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois	$34,206	16.8%	public
18	William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, New Jersey	$33,664	47.7%	public
19	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$33,382	39.8%	public
20	Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, Indiana	$33,352	37.2%	private-nonprofit
21	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, Indiana	$33,352	66.3%	private-nonprofit
22	Chicago State University Chicago, Illinois	$32,925	16.9%	public
23	Washburn University Topeka, Kansas	$32,569	52.6%	public
24	University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona	$32,162	65.9%	public
25	Ohio Christian University Circleville, Ohio	$32,162	35.7%	private-nonprofit