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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 295 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 117
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, William Paterson University grads earn an average salary of $43,130. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498.

#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#3

Rider University

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

43% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $27,882. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Rider.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Camden County College will pay a net price of $6,083.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,404. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#7

Seton Hall University

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

93% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#9

Centenary University

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,105. Graduates earn an average $42,284 after graduation.

#9

Rowan University

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

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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
Health/Medical Admin Services 317

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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