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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 150 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 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,498.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,900 after earning their degree at this institution. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,549 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,506. Graduates earn an average $28,984 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Ocean County College

Toms River
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,537.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,651 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,402. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,464 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,945 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,382.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,316 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,365. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,715 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

In their early career, HCCC grads earn an average salary of $28,129. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,899.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,251 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Graduates earn an average $30,616 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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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