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Mental Health Services in Illinois

Mental Health Services Schools in Illinois

555 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

A Mental Health Services major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in Illinois

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 113
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 46
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 46
Associate Degree 32

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: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 29,580 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Jobs in Illinois

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $51,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

In their early career, Malcolm X College grads earn an average salary of $26,742. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

A typical student attending ECC will pay a net price of $3,628. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $44,600 after graduation. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,903 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,197. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,650 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

In their early career, MVCC grads earn an average salary of $33,150. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,610.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,117 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,855 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,545 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 21%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,236 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,155 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,749 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $18,956.

Mental Health Services Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Psychiatric Aides 3% $24,130
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 & Nursing Assistants 5,858
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Allied Health Professions 2,281
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 778
Dental Support Services 747
Health Sciences & Services 543
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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