Mental & Social Health Services at Central Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 46 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Central Piedmont Community College.
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Studying Online at Central Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. Among 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Piedmont Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #384 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Central Piedmont Community College
Graduates of Central Piedmont 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 | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $19,392 |
| 4 years | $31,838 |
| 5 years | $36,812 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Central Piedmont Community College report median earnings of $31,838, compared with $38,754 for all Central Piedmont Community College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are 80% women (37) and 20% men (9).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Central Piedmont Community College
Among the 11 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Minority students account for 64% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College, higher than 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 Central Piedmont Community College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Central Piedmont Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 23 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 2 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Central Piedmont Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.