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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 451 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in IL.

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 251
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 75
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 75
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 34
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 34
Associate Degree 32
Bachelor’s Degree 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private school has an average net price of $23,279.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Bradley. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation.

#3

Lewis University

Romeoville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,074. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#4

Adler University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Governors State University

University Park
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 44% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 33% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,609 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. An average student at TIU Illinois will pay a net price of $21,200. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. In their early career, Wheaton College Illinois grads earn an average salary of $46,794. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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