Mental & Social Health Services at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Northwestern University
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 530 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern University’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,060 |
| 2 years | $45,383 |
| 3 years | $51,813 |
| 4 years | $70,129 |
| 5 years | $81,809 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $70,129, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northwestern University are 91% women (52) and 9% men (5).
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 57 master’s mental & social health services graduates at Northwestern University, 91% were women (52) and 9% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Northwestern University
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 40 |
| Genetic Counseling | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $68,140 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.