Mental Health Schools
In Detroit, Michigan
In Detroit, there is only one mental health school where mental health faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of mental health and mental health education in Detroit, which includes mental health training at the mental health associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Detroit Vs. Michigan Mental Health Employment
| Detroit | 1,910 |
| Michigan | 11,380 |
Exactly 1,910 of Michigan's 11,380 mental health professionals work in Detroit. The number of mental health professionals in Detroit has shrunk by 4% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Detroit has increased.
Detroit Vs. Michigan Mental Health employment growth
| 8,580 | 11,160 | 9,070 | 11,750 | 11,380 |
| 1,990 | 2,180 | 1,810 | 1,810 | 1,910 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Michigan
- Dark Yellow: Detroit
Mental Health VS. All professions salaries in Detroit
| $35,490 | $36,626 | $37,585 | $39,572 | $39,213 |
| $46,670 | $47,590 | $46,920 | $46,900 | $47,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mental Health in Detroit
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Detroit
Salaries for mental health professionals in Detroit have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $39,213 per year was earned by mental health professionals in Detroit. The average salary for mental health professionals in Detroit was $35,490 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of mental health professionals in Detroit is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Detroit
10th percentile |
$24,042 |
25th percentile |
$31,125 |
50th percentile |
$38,185 |
75th percentile |
$46,440 |
90th percentile |
$55,940 |
Mental health professionals make a median salary of $38,185 per year in Detroit. The difference in pay between the mental health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 133%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $24,042 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $55,940 per year.
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Detroit
Mental Health |
$39,213 |
Social Work |
$46,235 |
Counseling |
$46,636 |
Clinical Psychology |
$57,140 |
School Psychology |
$59,880 |
Sports Psychology |
$59,880 |
Psychology |
$75,065 |
Forensic Psychology |
$75,065 |
Mental health professional salaries in Detroit are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Mental Health schools in Detroit
There is only one accredited mental health school in the city. Many of Detroit's mental health professionals are graduates of this school.
Mental Health Programs Offered In Detroit
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Detroit's mental health school offers one mental health degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Mental Health Degrees In Detroit
associate |
18 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 18 |
Approximately 18 students completed mental health courses in 2010.