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Mental Health Services in New Jersey

Mental Health Services Schools in New Jersey

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

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

Education Levels of Mental 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 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 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.

#4

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
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.

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.

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 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 Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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