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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 145 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Mental & Social Health Services is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 203 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
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.2%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Monmouth University

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

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,877. In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158.

#2

Rider University

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

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Rider. 43% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,751 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#5

Seton Hall University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 93% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,634.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381. 82% of students get financical aid.

#7

Centenary University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,284 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $16,105.

#7

Rowan University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. 82% of students get financical aid.

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
Marriage and Family Therapists 0% $72,450
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $45,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 691
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 359
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Public Health 281
Communication Sciences 175
Dentistry 127
Allied Health Professions 108

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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