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Mental Health Counseling Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 95 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 95

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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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
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth.

#2

Rider University

Lawrenceville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,882. 43% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

Centenary University

Hackettstown
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,105. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,699 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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