Best colleges for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Lamar University, Houston Christian University and Saint Edward's University award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Texas: 222, 142 and 122 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 62 Texas colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions and award 2,198 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…
Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public · Bachelor's degree | $34,671 | 30 | 84% | — | $19,249 |
| 2 | Texas State Technical College Waco Public · Associate degree | $29,779 | 28 | 46% | — | $19,078 |
| 3 | Austin Community College District Austin Public · Associate degree | $31,821 | 28 | 20% | — | $19,185 |
Colleges awarding the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees in Texas
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 | Lamar University Beaumont Public | 222 | Not reported |
| 2 | Houston Christian University Houston Private not-for-profit | 142 | Not reported |
| 3 | Saint Edward's University Austin Private not-for-profit | 122 | Not reported |
| 4 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio Public | 120 | Not reported |
| 5 | Abilene Christian University Abilene Private not-for-profit | 106 | Not reported |
| 6 | McLennan Community College Waco Public | 86 | Not reported |
| 7 | Southern Methodist University Dallas Private not-for-profit | 72 | Not reported |
| 8 | Texas Woman's University Denton Public | 64 | Not reported |
| 9 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Public | 58 | Not reported |
| 10 | Tarrant County College District Fort Worth Public | 55 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (SOC 21-1023).
Top skills
What Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn in Texas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees?+
Lamar University (222 graduates a year), Houston Christian University (142 graduates a year) and Saint Edward's University (122 graduates a year) award the most Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 62 Texas colleges offer Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Which Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list at $34,671. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn in Texas?+
The average annual wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Texas is $53,450 (median $46,630), across about 8,220 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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