Mental Health Schools
In New Orleans, Louisiana
There is only one mental health school in New Orleans for faculty to choose from. The trends in New Orleans' mental health academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes mental health training at the mental health masters degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Mental Health Employment
| New Orleans | 1,820 |
| Louisiana | 7,740 |
Of the 7,740 mental health professionals employed in Louisiana, 1,820 work in New Orleans. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of mental health professionals in New Orleans has grown by 26%. As the number of mental health professionals in New Orleans has increased, overall employment in New Orleans has also increased.
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Mental Health employment growth
| 5,230 | 6,170 | 7,070 | 7,500 | 7,740 |
| 1,450 | 1,830 | 2,180 | 2,140 | 1,820 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Louisiana
- Dark Yellow: New Orleans
Mental Health VS. All professions salaries in New Orleans
| $30,082 | $30,138 | $33,544 | $29,355 | $29,660 |
| $35,650 | $36,640 | $37,990 | $39,210 | $41,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mental Health in New Orleans
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in New Orleans
Salaries for mental health professionals in New Orleans have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $29,660 per year was earned by mental health professionals in New Orleans. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for mental health professionals in New Orleans was $30,082 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in New Orleans.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in New Orleans
10th percentile |
$19,078 |
25th percentile |
$22,280 |
50th percentile |
$27,870 |
75th percentile |
$35,820 |
90th percentile |
$43,745 |
Mental health professionals make a median salary of $27,870 per year in New Orleans. The 10% of mental health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $19,078 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 129% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in New Orleans
Mental Health |
$29,660 |
Counseling |
$43,446 |
Social Work |
$46,853 |
Clinical Psychology |
$61,077 |
Psychology |
$76,340 |
Forensic Psychology |
$76,340 |
Sports Psychology |
$76,650 |
School Psychology |
$76,650 |
On average mental health professionals in New Orleans earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in New Orleans.
Educational Trends
Mental Health schools in New Orleans
Many of New Orleans' mental health professionals are graduates of the only accredited mental health school in the city.
Mental Health Programs Offered In New Orleans
| No data at this time. |
There is one degree and certificate program in mental health offered by New Orleans' mental health school.
Student Completed Mental Health Degrees In New Orleans
| No data at this time. |