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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 78 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in DE.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 42
Master’s Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 32.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Delaware

2,390 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Delaware

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $55,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 3 colleges in Delaware that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,917 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

#2

Wilmington University

New Castle
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,186. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,967. 98% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in DE

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

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 22% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Psychology Professors 17% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $55,510
Community Health Workers 14% $40,030
Psychiatric Aides 13% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $47,400
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $74,390
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $51,830
Social Work Professors 0% $75,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing 1,267
Public Health 204
Health Sciences & Services 175
Rehabilitation Professions 103
Allied Health Professions 97
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 90
Allied Health Services 76
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 55

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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