Mental & Social Health Services at Brightpoint Community College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Brightpoint Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Brightpoint Community College sits in Chester, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Brightpoint Community College.
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Studying Online at Brightpoint Community College
Online coursework is an option at Brightpoint Community College. Of 9,380 students, 2,776 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,330 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Brightpoint Community College
Rankings can help you compare Brightpoint Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #395 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Brightpoint Community College
Students who complete Brightpoint Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,048 |
| 2 years | $31,656 |
| 3 years | $29,234 |
| 4 years | $37,982 |
| 5 years | $41,964 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Brightpoint Community College earn a median of $37,982, compared with $39,943 for all Brightpoint Community College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Brightpoint Community College comes in at $17,594.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Brightpoint Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Brightpoint Community College are 88% women (28) and 12% men (4).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Brightpoint Community College
Of the 21 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Brightpoint Community College, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint 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 Brightpoint Community College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Brightpoint Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Brightpoint Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.