Oregon · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Best colleges for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in Oregon

Ranked by graduates a year

Lewis & Clark College, Bushnell University and Corban University award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Oregon: 108, 39 and 23 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Oregon colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions and award 429 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…

Institutions
16
offering CIP 51.15
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
429
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,564
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
$73,050
BLS OEWS May 2025

16 institutions offering Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in Oregon

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lewis & Clark College
Portland Private not-for-profit
—10875%$27,621—
2Portland Community College
Portland Public
—6618%——
3Bushnell University
Eugene Private not-for-profit
—3956%$22,143—
4Western Seminary
Portland Private not-for-profit Graduate only
—35———
5Mt Hood Community College
Gresham Public
—2724%——
6Corban University
Salem Private not-for-profit
—2361%$23,096—
7Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls Public
—2143%——
8Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public
—2043%——
9University of Oregon
Eugene Public
—1972%——
10George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit
—1872%$26,564—
11University of Western States
Portland Private not-for-profit
—17———
12Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls Public
—1054%——
13Chemeketa Community College
Salem Public
—921%——
14Rogue Community College
Grants Pass Public
—79%——
15Central Oregon Community College
Bend Public
—625%——
16Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario Public
—437%——

Colleges awarding the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees in Oregon

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.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Lewis & Clark College
Portland Private not-for-profit
108Not reported
2Bushnell University
Eugene Private not-for-profit
39Not reported
3Corban University
Salem Private not-for-profit
23Not reported
4Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls Public
21Not reported
5Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public
20Not reported
6University of Oregon
Eugene Public
19Not reported
7George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit
18Not reported
8University of Western States
Portland Private not-for-profit
17Not reported
9Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls Public
10Not reported
10Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario Public
4Not reported
Show the other 6 Oregon colleges offering Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Portland Community CollegePortlandPublic66
Western Seminary (Graduate only)PortlandPrivate not-for-profit35
Mt Hood Community CollegeGreshamPublic27
Chemeketa Community CollegeSalemPublic9
Rogue Community CollegeGrants PassPublic7
Central Oregon Community CollegeBendPublic6

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (SOC 21-1023).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~13,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$60,060
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringLearning Strategies

What Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
2,230
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,050
median $68,210
Best-paying metro
$77,780
Salem, OR

Related careers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$68,400 avg · 6,630 jobs
Clergy
$68,130 avg · 3,850 jobs
Social Workers, All Other
$70,200 avg · 3,710 jobs
Healthcare Social Workers
$85,830 avg · 2,320 jobs
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
$73,050 avg · 2,230 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs in Oregon.

Which Oregon colleges award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees?+

Lewis & Clark College (108 graduates a year), Bushnell University (39 graduates a year) and Corban University (23 graduates a year) award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Oregon, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Oregon colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Oregon is $73,050 (median $68,210), across about 2,230 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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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