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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 282 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in IL.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 44th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 251
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Illinois

29,580 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Illinois

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $51,190 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. 66% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,196. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#3

Lewis University

Romeoville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,643 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,074.

#4

Adler University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

#5

Governors State University

University Park
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,436. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,911 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $14,590. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $21,200.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,794 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
128 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 21% $79,490
Substance Abuse Counselors 13% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $40,090
Mental Health Counselors 8% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $50,880
Counselors 7% $34,110
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,100
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 6% $71,340
Community Health Workers 6% $38,090
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
Clergy 4% $48,120
Social Work Professors 0% $51,610
Psychiatric Technicians -4% $42,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388

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View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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