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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 299 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NJ.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 12th most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 151
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 43
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
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 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 21,600 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 New Jersey

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $64,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#2

Monmouth University

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

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#3

Rider University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,668 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,320 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,343.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $46,236. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,510.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,724. Graduates earn an average $47,708 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

#7

Seton Hall University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,484. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
20,744 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,078 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Centenary University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,004 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,763.

#9

Rowan University

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

This public school has an average net price of $22,978. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 25% $83,410
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $62,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $73,840
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Counselors 12% $56,970
Clergy 10% $58,300
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $45,520
Marriage and Family Therapists 0% $72,450
Psychiatric Aides -3% $36,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Allied Health Services 347

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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