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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,308 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NC.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 7th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 512
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 512
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 512
Associate Degree 389
Master’s Degree 226
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 86
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 80
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 80
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 32.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in North Carolina

There are 16,620 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in North Carolina

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $54,320 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. 81% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,772. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,432 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,533. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

In their early career, Guilford Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,923. This public school has an average net price of $10,898. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#3

Montreat College

Montreat
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
950 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,643.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
362 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 41% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,989. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,767. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,600 after earning their degree at this institution. 62% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,343 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at SEBTS will pay a net price of $14,365. 88% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 33% $72,030
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $48,550
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $48,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $62,470
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $53,600
Psychology Professors 15% $68,210
Social Work Professors 10% $63,730
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $33,330
Clergy 3% $47,760
Psychiatric Aides 2% $27,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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