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Mental Health Counseling Schools in Illinois

143 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Mental Health Counseling major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors in Illinois

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 131
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a mental health counseling/counselor major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health counseling/counselor majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Mental Health Counseling Grads in Illinois

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Wages for Mental Health Counseling Jobs in Illinois

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer mental health counseling/counselor degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,859 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Lewis University

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

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $19,074. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $21,678.

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

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,590.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,828. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,870 Total Students

An average student at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School will pay a net price of $19,679. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 96% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,663 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#8

Governors State University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Mental Health Counseling Careers in IL

Some of the careers mental health counseling/counselor majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health counseling/counselor.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 70
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 59
Community Health Services/Counseling 26
Genetic Counseling 18
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 17
Clinical/Medical Social Work 9

View all majors related to Mental Health Counseling

View Nationwide Mental Health Counseling Report

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