Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Doctoral degree · Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL

CIP 51.15

$64,191Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$62,583Median earnings 4 years after

$93,474Median earnings 5 years after

$219,112Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $64,191 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $77,066 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,657–$108,832). Median debt is $219,112, about 341% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Nova Southeastern University

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate$226,193
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesMaster's degree$192,191
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$124,046
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$113,185
DentistryDoctoral degree$110,451
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralDoctoral degree$105,792
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$102,338
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree$101,636
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsDoctoral degree$90,969
OptometryDoctoral degree$88,293
Dispute ResolutionDoctoral degree$84,585
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree$84,181
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree$83,021
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$78,871
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$78,762
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$77,224
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$77,211
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$75,171
Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$74,687
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$74,202

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates from Nova Southeastern University make?

The median salary is $64,191 one year after graduation and $93,474 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $219,112.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.