Mental & Social Health Services at Northern Essex Community College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Northern Essex Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Northern Essex Community College.
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Studying Online at Northern Essex Community College
Many students take online classes at Northern Essex Community College. Among 4,721 students, 999 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,544 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Northern Essex Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Essex Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #15 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Northern Essex Community College
Students who complete Northern Essex Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,036 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $33,330 |
| 4 years | $39,679 |
| 5 years | $37,596 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northern Essex Community College report median earnings of $39,679, compared with $45,740 for all Northern Essex Community College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northern Essex Community College stands at $12,033.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northern Essex Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northern Essex Community College are 88% women (30) and 12% men (4).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Northern Essex Community College
Of the 21 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Northern Essex Community College, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Northern Essex Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Northern Essex Community College, above the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Northern Essex Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Northern Essex Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 5 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 22 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 5 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Northern Essex Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.