Mental Health Schools In Georgia
Mental Health classes faculty can choose to work at one of 3 accredited mental health schools in Georgia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the mental health academic community in Georgia, and the future trends in mental health training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Georgia Vs. National Mental Health Employment
Georgia | 6,360 |
National | 445,580 |
Of all of the mental health professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Georgia.
Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In Georgia
3,270 | 4,590 | 5,070 | 5,100 | 6,360 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Actual Values
In Georgia, mental health is a growing field. In 2010 there were 3,090 more mental health professionals working in Georgia than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 94%. This is faster than the trend for mental health professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 12% between 2006 and 2010.
Mental Health VS. All Professions salaries in Georgia
$26,340 | $32,420 | $32,698 | $34,558 | $34,370 |
$42,452 | $44,373 | $45,309 | $46,939 | $48,171 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Mental Health
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of mental health professionals is growing, the salaries paid to mental health professionals are increasing in Georgia. The mean salary for mental health professionals in 2006 was $26,340 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $34,370 per year.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Georgia
10th percentile |
$21,652 |
25th percentile |
$26,502 |
50th percentile |
$32,266 |
75th percentile |
$40,900 |
90th percentile |
$50,552 |
Thus, mental health professionals' salaries grew by 23% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Georgia state, within the field of mental health, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid mental health professionals earn 133% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Georgia
Clinical Psychology |
$62,328 |
Counseling |
$48,735 |
Forensic Psychology |
$74,195 |
Mental Health |
$34,370 |
Psychology |
$74,195 |
School Psychology |
$70,080 |
Social Work |
$46,642 |
Sports Psychology |
$70,080 |
In Georgia, mental health professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Mental Health programs available for each degree type for all schools in Georgia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
Total | 3 |
The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited mental health schools in Georgia is increasing. In Georgia, there were 4 graduates in 2006. And there were 158 graduates from mental health courses in 2010.
There was an increase in the number of mental health school degree or certificate graduates in Georgia by 3850%. A majority of these graduates, or 67%, graduated with an master's degree in mental health.