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Mental & Social Health Services in New Jersey

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 299 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 18th most popular major in the state.

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
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 43
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

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: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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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 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $17,225. 86% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,343. Graduates earn an average $30,320 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,076 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,933. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Ocean County College

Toms River
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,598. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,373 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,761 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,465 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,022 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,402.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $37,565 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,776 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,054 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,331 after graduation.

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
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $45,520
Psychiatric Aides -3% $36,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Allied Health Services 1,749
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,469
Health Sciences & Services 1,412
Allied Health Professions 1,086
Health/Medical Admin Services 594
Dental Support Services 554
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 190
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 178

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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