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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Illinois

555 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 286
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 113
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 46
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 46
Associate Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 29,580 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Illinois

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $51,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,588 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $55,849 after graduation.

#3

Lewis University

Romeoville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,183 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,812 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,323.

#4

Adler University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,864 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

#5

Governors State University

University Park
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,395 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,419. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,127 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,251. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $44,600. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
6,440 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,330 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,614 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. This private school has an average net price of $19,979.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,047 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Wheaton College Illinois will pay a net price of $25,287.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 21% $79,490
Substance Abuse Counselors 13% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $40,090
Mental Health Counselors 8% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $50,880
Counselors 7% $34,110
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,100
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 6% $71,340
Community Health Workers 6% $38,090
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
Clergy 4% $48,120
Psychiatric Aides 3% $24,130
Social Work Professors 0% $51,610
Psychiatric Technicians -4% $42,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

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