25 Most Popular Colleges for Mental & Social Health Services Doctor’s Degree Programs
In 2017-2018, 254 students received their doctor’s degree in mental and social health services from an American university. The following colleges have the largest programs in the field.
Alliant awarded 35 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018, and, thus, it is the most popular college in the nation for this field.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Alliant.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$21,413 |
$21,413 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$260 |
$260 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,172 |
$1,172 |
In 2017-2018, Alliant reported having 47 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 33 were classified as teaching assistants, and 14 were classified as research assistants.
About 17 students earned doctor's degrees in mental and social health services at Walden University in 2017-2018, making the school the second most popular in the nation. Walden University also ranks #2 in popularity in Minnesota for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Walden University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$11,586 |
$11,586 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$456 |
$456 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$570 |
$570 |
The school reported having 69 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 69 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
In 2017-2018, 11 students at Argosy University - Phoenix Online Division earned doctor's degrees in mental health services. This makes the college rank #3 on our list. Argosy University - Phoenix Online Division also ranks #3 in popularity in Arizona for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Graduate students at Argosy University - Phoenix Online Division can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$13,482 |
$13,482 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$174 |
$174 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$749 |
$749 |
Northcentral University awarded 9 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 4th most popular in the country for the field. Northcentral University also ranks #4 in popularity in California for students seeking a mental health services degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Northcentral University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,553 |
$16,553 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$973 |
$973 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$920 |
$920 |
Loma Linda University earned the #4 spot on our list by awarding doctor's degrees to 9 mental health services majors in 2017-2018. Loma Linda University also ranks #4 in popularity in California for students seeking a mental health services degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Loma Linda University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$25,440 |
$25,440 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$3,212 |
$3,212 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$795 |
$795 |
Across all programs, there were 105 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 61 were classified as teaching assistants, and 21 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Doctorates in mental health services were awarded to 9 students at TWU in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #4 spot on our list. TWU also ranks #4 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a mental health services degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending TWU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$4,672 |
$12,142 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$260 |
$675 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 405. Of that number, 348 were classified as teaching assistants, and 45 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Chicago ICSW is ranked #4 on our list due to it handing out doctor's degrees in mental health services to 9 students in 2017-2018. Chicago ICSW also ranks #4 in popularity in Illinois for students seeking a mental health services degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Chicago ICSW.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$2,200 |
$2,200 |
The #4 spot on our list belongs to ULM for handing out 9 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018. ULM also ranks #4 in popularity in Louisiana for students seeking a mental health services degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending ULM.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$6,490 |
$18,590 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,494 |
$2,494 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$479 |
$479 |
In a typical year, there are 210 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 210 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
UTHealth is the #9 most popular school for mental health services. It handed out 8 doctor's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. UTHealth also ranks #9 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at UTHealth.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,219 |
$28,515 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,299 |
$1,299 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$212 |
$839 |
There were 520 graduate assistants at the school (in all programs combined) in the year of this report. Of that number, 290 were classified as teaching assistants, and 230 were classified as research assistants.
At Lesley, 8 doctorates were awarded in 2017-2018 in mental health services, which makes the school come in at #9 on our list. Lesley also ranks #9 in popularity in Massachusetts for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Graduate students at Lesley can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$17,550 |
$17,550 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$150 |
$150 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$975 |
$975 |
At The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles, 8 doctorates were awarded in 2017-2018 in mental health services, which makes the school come in at #9 on our list. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles also ranks #9 in popularity in California for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Graduate students at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$27,048 |
$27,048 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,879 |
$1,879 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,403 |
$1,403 |
Doctorates in mental health services were awarded to 7 students at EU in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #12 spot on our list. EU also ranks #12 in popularity in Pennsylvania for students seeking a mental health services degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending EU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,560 |
$16,560 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$190 |
$190 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$690 |
$690 |
In 2017-2018, EU reported having 8 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 0 were classified as teaching assistants, and 8 were classified as research assistants.
The #12 spot on our list belongs to University of Toledo for handing out 7 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018. University of Toledo also ranks #12 in popularity in Ohio for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at University of Toledo.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$13,429 |
$23,766 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,555 |
$1,555 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$560 |
$990 |
Across all programs, there were 861 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 519 were classified as teaching assistants, and 260 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
About 7 students earned doctor's degrees in mental and social health services at University of Akron Main Campus in 2017-2018, making the school the 12th most popular in the nation. University of Akron Main Campus also ranks #12 in popularity in Ohio for students seeking a mental health services degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending University of Akron Main Campus.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$7,731 |
$13,237 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,405 |
$1,405 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$430 |
$735 |
There were 911 graduate assistants at the school (in all programs combined) in the year of this report. Of that number, 512 were classified as teaching assistants, and 320 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
In 2017-2018, 7 students at Argosy University - Twin Cities earned doctor's degrees in mental health services. This makes the college rank #12 on our list. Argosy University - Twin Cities also ranks #12 in popularity in Minnesota for students seeking a mental health services degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Argosy University - Twin Cities.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$13,644 |
$13,644 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$386 |
$386 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$758 |
$758 |
Johns Hopkins is ranked #12 on our list due to it handing out doctor's degrees in mental health services to 7 students in 2017-2018. Johns Hopkins also ranks #12 in popularity in Maryland for students seeking a mental health services degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Johns Hopkins.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$52,170 |
$52,170 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,880 |
$1,880 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,740 |
$1,740 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 4,077. Of that number, 562 were classified as teaching assistants, and 1,658 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Nova Southeastern University is the #12 most popular school for mental health services. It handed out 7 doctor's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. Nova Southeastern University also ranks #12 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a mental health services degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Nova Southeastern University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$18,932 |
$18,932 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,487 |
$1,487 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,052 |
$1,052 |
In a typical year, there are 194 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 19 were classified as teaching assistants, and 20 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis awarded 6 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 18th most popular in the country for the field. Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis also ranks #18 in popularity in Massachusetts for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$17,760 |
$17,760 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$970 |
$970 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$740 |
$740 |
Loyola Maryland earned the #18 spot on our list by awarding doctor's degrees to 6 mental health services majors in 2017-2018. Loyola Maryland also ranks #18 in popularity in Maryland for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Graduate students at Loyola Maryland can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$15,210 |
$15,210 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$60 |
$60 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$845 |
$845 |
ASU - Tempe is ranked #18 on our list due to it handing out doctor's degrees in mental health services to 6 students in 2017-2018. ASU - Tempe also ranks #18 in popularity in Arizona for students seeking a mental health services degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending ASU - Tempe.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$11,240 |
$24,320 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$698 |
$698 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$784 |
$1,216 |
The school reported having 3,360 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 2,350 were classified as teaching assistants, and 982 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Doctorates in mental health services were awarded to 5 students at Pace University in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #21 spot on our list. Pace University also ranks #21 in popularity in New York for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Graduate students at Pace University can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$29,520 |
$29,520 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,030 |
$1,030 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,230 |
$1,230 |
The school reported having 144 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 0 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Texas Tech earned the #21 spot on our list by awarding doctor's degrees to 5 mental health services majors in 2017-2018. Texas Tech also ranks #21 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a mental health services degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Texas Tech.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$5,724 |
$13,068 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,125 |
$2,125 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$318 |
$726 |
Across all programs, there were 2,253 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 1,336 were classified as teaching assistants, and 724 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
The #21 spot on our list belongs to SLU for handing out 5 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018. SLU also ranks #21 in popularity in Missouri for students seeking a mental health services degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending SLU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$19,800 |
$19,800 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$546 |
$546 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,100 |
$1,100 |
In 2017-2018, SLU reported having 649 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 160 were classified as teaching assistants, and 213 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
About 5 students earned doctor's degrees in mental and social health services at Amridge University in 2017-2018, making the school the 21st most popular in the nation. Amridge also ranks #21 in popularity in Alabama for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Amridge.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$11,700 |
$11,700 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$1,300 |
$1,300 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$750 |
$750 |
St. Mary's is the #25 most popular school for mental health services. It handed out 4 doctor's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. St. Mary's also ranks #25 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a mental health services degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending St. Mary’s.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,200 |
$16,200 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$690 |
$690 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$900 |
$900 |
In 2017-2018, 4 students at Argosy University - Sarasota earned doctor's degrees in mental health services. This makes the college rank #25 on our list. Argosy University - Sarasota also ranks #25 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a mental health services degree.
Graduate students at Argosy University - Sarasota can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$13,770 |
$13,770 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$385 |
$385 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$765 |
$765 |
BYU awarded 4 doctor's degrees in mental health services in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 25th most popular in the country for the field. BYU also ranks #25 in popularity in Utah for students seeking a mental health services degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending BYU.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$6,880 |
$6,880 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$405 |
$405 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 1,493. Of that number, 539 were classified as teaching assistants, and 825 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
At Marymount, 4 doctorates were awarded in 2017-2018 in mental health services, which makes the school come in at #25 on our list. Marymount also ranks #25 in popularity in Virginia for students seeking a mental health services degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Marymount.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$17,550 |
$17,550 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$198 |
$198 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$975 |
$975 |
In a typical year, there are 55 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 34 were classified as teaching assistants, and 20 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
A note on these rankings: The colleges above are ranked by the number of graduates in the program meaning the largest programs are at the top. While program popularity does not necessarily indicate quality, it does mean that many students are successfully graduating from the program, thus, making them worthwhile programs to consider.
References
National Center for Education Statistics
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