Best colleges for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in Missouri
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia, Lindenwood University and University of Missouri-Kansas City award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Missouri: 74, 56 and 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Missouri colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions and award 307 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to support individuals facing mental health challenges and social issues. This program is ideal for those interested…
15 institutions offering Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in Missouri
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia Public | — | 74 | 75% | — | — |
| 2 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles Private not-for-profit | — | 56 | 49% | $17,436 | — |
| 3 | City Vision University Kansas City Private not-for-profit Online | — | 36 | 0% | $6,710 | — |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City Public | — | 30 | 55% | — | — |
| 5 | Mineral Area College Park Hills Public | — | 26 | 49% | — | — |
| 6 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 17 | 48% | $25,407 | — |
| 7 | Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield Private not-for-profit | — | 16 | 43% | $14,825 | — |
| 8 | Culver-Stockton College Canton Private not-for-profit | — | 14 | 39% | $21,269 | — |
| 9 | State Fair Community College Sedalia Public | — | 9 | 44% | — | — |
| 10 | Truman State University Kirksville Public | — | 7 | 69% | — | — |
| 11 | North Central Missouri College Trenton Public | — | 7 | 58% | — | — |
| 12 | Missouri Valley College Marshall Private not-for-profit | — | 5 | 22% | $18,428 | — |
| 13 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 5 | 80% | $24,886 | — |
| 14 | Washington University in St Louis St. Louis Private not-for-profit | — | 4 | 94% | $14,126 | — |
| 15 | Missouri State University - West Plains West Plains Public | — | 1 | 41% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees in Missouri
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia Public | 74 | Not reported |
| 2 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles Private not-for-profit | 56 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 4 | Mineral Area College Park Hills Public | 26 | Not reported |
| 5 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | 17 | Not reported |
| 6 | Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield Private not-for-profit | 16 | Not reported |
| 7 | Culver-Stockton College Canton Private not-for-profit | 14 | Not reported |
| 8 | State Fair Community College Sedalia Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 9 | Truman State University Kirksville Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 10 | North Central Missouri College Trenton Public | 7 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 5 Missouri colleges offering Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Vision University (Online) | Kansas City | Private not-for-profit | 36 |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis | Private not-for-profit | 4 |
| Missouri State University - West Plains | West Plains | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (SOC 21-1023).
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What Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn in Missouri
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs in Missouri.
Which Missouri colleges award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees?+
University of Missouri-Columbia (74 graduates a year), Lindenwood University (56 graduates a year) and University of Missouri-Kansas City (30 graduates a year) award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Missouri, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Missouri colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn in Missouri?+
The average annual wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Missouri is $53,470 (median $49,560), across about 1,640 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program?+
The Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to support individuals facing mental health challenges and social issues. This program is ideal for those interested…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?+
The national job outlook is about +9.7% growth with around 13,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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