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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey

295 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 77th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in New Jersey

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 117
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in New Jersey

There are 21,600 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $64,570, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Rider University

Lawrenceville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This private school has an average net price of $27,882.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

In their early career, Camden County College grads earn an average salary of $29,900. A typical student attending Camden County College will pay a net price of $6,083. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,422 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Seton Hall grads earn an average salary of $54,071.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,381. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890.

#9

Centenary University

Hackettstown
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,284 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Rowan University

Glassboro
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 52% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,158.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NJ

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 25% $83,410
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $62,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $73,840
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Counselors 12% $56,970
Clergy 10% $58,300
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $45,520
Marriage and Family Therapists 0% $72,450
Psychiatric Aides -3% $36,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Allied Health Services 347

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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