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Mental & Social Health Services in North Carolina

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in North Carolina

1,028 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 9th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in North Carolina

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 345
Associate Degree 300
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 67
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 67
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in North Carolina

There are 16,620 people in the state and 817,510 people in the nation working in mental health services jobs.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in North Carolina

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $54,320 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
307 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,022. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,995 a year.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,631. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,456 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. 49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,317 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,813 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Pitt Community College

Winterville
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,200 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Carteret Community College

Morehead City
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,535 Total Students

In their early career, Carteret Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,868. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,289 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,946 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,305.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,750.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,315 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,316. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $33,330
Psychiatric Aides 2% $27,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,147
Allied Health Services 1,765
Allied Health Professions 1,691
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 940
Dental Support Services 585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 470
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 319
Health Sciences & Services 203

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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