Mental Health Schools
In Baltimore, Maryland
In Baltimore, there are 2 mental health schools where mental health faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of mental health and mental health education in Baltimore, which includes mental health training at the following levels:
- Mental Health Certificate
- Associates degree in Mental Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Baltimore Vs. Maryland Mental Health Employment
| Baltimore | 3,830 |
| Maryland | 6,570 |
Of the 6,570 mental health professionals employed in Maryland, 3,830 work in Baltimore. Between 2006 and 2010, in Baltimore, there has been a 19% decline in the number of mental health professionals. As the employment for mental health professionals in Baltimore has decreased, overall employment in Baltimore has increased.
Baltimore Vs. Maryland Mental Health employment growth
| 6,740 | 6,610 | 7,360 | 6,860 | 6,570 |
| 4,710 | 3,600 | 5,180 | 4,450 | 3,830 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Maryland
- Dark Yellow: Baltimore
Mental Health VS. All professions salaries in Baltimore
| $36,386 | $40,028 | $38,174 | $39,430 | $40,198 |
| $43,230 | $45,220 | $47,030 | $48,670 | $49,910 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mental Health in Baltimore
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Baltimore
Salaries for mental health professionals in Baltimore have increased. In 2010 Baltimore mental health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $40,198. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for mental health professionals in Baltimore was $36,386 per year. The growth in the salary of mental health professionals in Baltimore is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Baltimore
10th percentile |
$25,336 |
25th percentile |
$30,706 |
50th percentile |
$37,354 |
75th percentile |
$46,100 |
90th percentile |
$58,612 |
Mental health professionals in Baltimore make a median yearly salary of $37,354. The 10% of mental health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $25,336 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 131% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Baltimore
Mental Health |
$40,198 |
Counseling |
$48,762 |
Social Work |
$55,820 |
Clinical Psychology |
$61,903 |
School Psychology |
$78,540 |
Sports Psychology |
$78,540 |
Psychology |
$81,790 |
Forensic Psychology |
$81,790 |
On average mental health professionals in Baltimore earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Baltimore.
Educational Trends
Mental Health schools in Baltimore
Many of Baltimore's mental health professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited mental health schools in the city.
Mental Health Programs Offered In Baltimore
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in mental health offered by Baltimore's mental health schools.
Student Completed Mental Health Degrees In Baltimore
associate |
21 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 22 |
In 2010 approximately 22 students completed mental health courses.