Mental & Social Health Services at Blue Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Blue Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community College is in Weyers Cave, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Blue Ridge Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Blue Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 3,790 students, 1,138 (30%) studied exclusively online and 1,255 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Blue Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Blue Ridge Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #125 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Blue Ridge Community College
Those who finish Blue Ridge Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,879 |
| 3 years | $33,735 |
| 4 years | $38,053 |
| 5 years | $37,847 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Blue Ridge Community College report median earnings of $38,053, compared with $41,161 for all Blue Ridge Community College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 87% women (68) and 13% men (10).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Among the 14 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Blue Ridge Community College, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Blue Ridge Community College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Blue Ridge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Blue Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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