Mental Health Schools
In Polkton, North Carolina
The city of Polkton has only one school where mental health faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the mental health academic community in Polkton, and the future trends. Academia in mental health includes mental health training at the following levels:
- Mental Health Certificate
- Associates degree in Mental Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Polkton Vs. North Carolina Mental Health Employment
| Polkton | 1,760 |
| North Carolina | 12,800 |
Of the 12,800 mental health professionals employed in North Carolina, 1,760 work in Polkton. The number of mental health professionals in Polkton has grown by 26% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Polkton has also increased.
Polkton Vs. North Carolina Mental Health employment growth
| 8,290 | 8,450 | 10,410 | 12,970 | 12,800 |
| 1,400 | 1,290 | 1,320 | 1,410 | 1,760 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Polkton
Mental Health VS. All professions salaries in Polkton
| $33,777 | $36,167 | $40,270 | $37,540 | $38,615 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mental Health in Polkton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Polkton
In Polkton, salaries for mental health professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $38,615 per year was earned by mental health professionals in Polkton. Four years earlier in 2006, mental health professionals in Polkton made an average salary of $33,777 per year. The growth in the salary of mental health professionals in Polkton is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Polkton
10th percentile |
$29,372 |
25th percentile |
$32,698 |
50th percentile |
$37,550 |
75th percentile |
$44,150 |
90th percentile |
$50,062 |
Mental health professionals in Polkton earn a median salary of $37,550 per year. The 10% of mental health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,372 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 70% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Polkton
Mental Health |
$38,615 |
Social Work |
$43,168 |
Counseling |
$46,205 |
Clinical Psychology |
$53,080 |
Sports Psychology |
$64,230 |
Psychology |
$64,230 |
Forensic Psychology |
$64,230 |
School Psychology |
$64,230 |
On average mental health professionals in Polkton earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Polkton.
Educational Trends
Mental Health schools in Polkton
There is only one accredited mental health school in the city. Many of Polkton's mental health professionals are graduates of this school.
Mental Health Programs Offered In Polkton
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in mental health offered by Polkton's mental health schools.
Student Completed Mental Health Degrees In Polkton
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 5 |
In 2010 approximately 5 students graduated from mental health courses.