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2026 Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Michigan

8 Colleges in the United States
537 Mental & Social Health Services Degrees Awarded
$52,289 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mental & Social Health Services programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools to find the best for mental & social health services students.

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Best Schools for Mental & Social Health Services in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mental & social health services education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Mental & Social Health Services

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best mental & social health services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 175 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $53,352. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213. Get the full mental & social health services details for Michigan State University

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Wayne State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mental & social health services, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $69,328 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mental & social health services from Wayne State University

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Western Michigan University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mental & social health services schools. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. Western Michigan University awarded about 144 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $42,266 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete this degree. See the full mental & social health services program report for Western Michigan University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

A rank of #4 makes Oakland University one of the top schools for mental & social health services. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. Oakland University graduates 58% of students within six years. Oakland University awarded about 57 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mental & social health services program make about $46,551 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,972. See the full mental & social health services program report for Oakland University

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University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best mental & social health services schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Detroit. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $76,755. Students borrow a median of $29,053 to complete this degree. Get the full mental & social health services details for University Of Detroit Mercy

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #6 spot for mental & social health services this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 mental & social health services students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $40,333. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. See the full mental & social health services program report for Central Michigan University

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University placed #7 among the best mental & social health services schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Berrien Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 12 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Andrews University in the most recent year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete this degree. Read more about the mental & social health services program at Andrews University

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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best mental & social health services schools. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Davenport University awarded about 22 mental & social health services degrees in the most recent data year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Davenport University earn a median of $41,225 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full mental & social health services program report for Davenport University

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Siena Heights University came in at #9 for mental & social health services this year. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Siena Heights University in the most recent year. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $41,551 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,790. Get the full mental & social health services details for Siena Heights University

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Wayne County Community College District came in at #10 for mental & social health services this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. About 15 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Wayne County Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their mental & social health services degree from Wayne County Community College District earn around $48,892 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,820 to complete this degree. Read more about the mental & social health services program at Wayne County Community College District

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.

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