by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Become a champion of change and take your first step toward licensure as a clinical mental health counselor with this specialized and CACREP-accredited online clinical counseling master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $36,776. This is higher than $32,530, which is the national median for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $29,804 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,500 for all mental health services majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at NIU is $199 per month.
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BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from NIU in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 216 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 164 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 65 |
| Public Health | 62 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
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