Mental Health Schools In Washington State
There are 5 accredited mental health schools in Washington State for faculty who teach mental health classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the mental health academic community in Washington State, and the future trends in mental health training at the following levels:
- Mental Health Certificate
- Associates degree in Mental Health
- Masters degree in Mental Health
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Professional Trends
Washington State Vs. National Mental Health Employment
| Washington State | 8,510 |
| National | 445,580 |
Of all of the mental health professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Washington State state.
Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In Washington State
| 7,640 | 8,590 | 11,100 | 9,830 | 8,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Mental Health is a growing field in Washington State. 870 more mental health professionals were working in Washington State in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of mental health has grown by 11% in Washington State. This growth is slower than the change in the number of mental health professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 12% from 2006 to 2010.
Mental Health VS. All Professions salaries in Washington State
| $37,205 | $36,454 | $36,526 | $36,808 | $38,620 |
| $48,545 | $50,054 | $51,159 | $52,682 | $54,489 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mental Health
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to mental health professionals are growing in Washington State. The mean salary for mental health professionals in 2006 was $37,205 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $38,620 per year.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Washington State
10th percentile |
$27,332 |
25th percentile |
$31,482 |
50th percentile |
$37,624 |
75th percentile |
$44,388 |
90th percentile |
$52,114 |
Thus, mental health professionals' salaries grew by 4% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Washington State, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of mental health. The pay differential between the highest paid mental health professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 91%
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Washington State
Clinical Psychology |
$59,422 |
Counseling |
$52,867 |
Forensic Psychology |
$75,695 |
Mental Health |
$38,620 |
Psychology |
$75,695 |
School Psychology |
$73,140 |
Social Work |
$48,368 |
Sports Psychology |
$73,140 |
Mental health professionals in Washington State earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Mental Health programs available for each degree type for all schools in Washington State
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 6 |
As the number of mental health professionals is increasing in Washington State state, the number of students graduating from the 5 accredited mental health schools in Washington State state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 31 mental health graduates from mental health courses in Washington State and in 2010 there were 88 graduates.
This represents a 184% increase in the number of mental health degree or certificate school graduates in Washington State state. 50% of these graduates received an undergraduate certificate in mental health.