Mental Health Schools
In Columbia, Maryland
There is only one mental health school in Columbia for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of mental health and mental health education in Columbia, which includes mental health training at the mental health certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbia Vs. Maryland Mental Health Employment
| Columbia | 3,830 |
| Maryland | 6,570 |
Exactly 3,830 of the 6,570 mental health professionals employed in Maryland, work in Columbia. The number of mental health professionals in Columbia has shrunk by 19% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of mental health professionals in Columbia has decreased, overall employment in Columbia has increased.
Columbia 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: Columbia
Mental Health VS. All professions salaries in Columbia
| $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 Columbia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbia
As the number of mental health professionals in Columbia has shrunk, salaries for mental health professionals have increased. In 2010 Columbia mental health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $40,198. Mental health professionals in Columbia made a yearly average salary of $36,386, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of mental health professionals in Columbia is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Columbia
10th percentile |
$25,336 |
25th percentile |
$30,706 |
50th percentile |
$37,354 |
75th percentile |
$46,100 |
90th percentile |
$58,612 |
Columbia mental health professionals earn 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 Columbia
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 professional salaries in Columbia are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Mental Health schools in Columbia
There is only one accredited mental health school in the city. Many of Columbia's mental health professionals are graduates of this school.
Mental Health Programs Offered In Columbia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Columbia's mental health school offers one mental health degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Mental Health Degrees In Columbia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
In 2010 approximately 1 students completed mental health courses.