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Mental Health Counseling Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 122 students earned their Mental Health Counseling/Counselor degrees in NJ.

In this state, Mental Health Counseling is the 21st most popular major out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Counseling Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Counseling Grads in New Jersey

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Wages for Mental Health Counseling Jobs in New Jersey

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There are 6 colleges in New Jersey that offer mental health counseling/counselor degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,436 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,123 a year.

#2

Rider University

Lawrenceville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,204 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $50,668 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,352 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,708 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,189 a year. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall.

#5

Centenary University

Hackettstown
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,551 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Centenary grads earn an average salary of $44,004.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,978.

Mental Health Counseling Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 60
Community Health Services/Counseling 39
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 25

View all majors related to Mental Health Counseling

View Nationwide Mental Health Counseling Report

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