Mental & Social Health Services at Skagit Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Skagit Valley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Skagit Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Skagit Valley College
Distance learning is available at Skagit Valley College. Of 4,028 students, 1,231 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Skagit Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Skagit Valley College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #59 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #306 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Skagit Valley College
Graduates of Skagit Valley College’s Mental & Social Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,670 |
| 2 years | $28,019 |
| 4 years | $27,244 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Skagit Valley College report median earnings of $27,244, compared with $39,074 for all Skagit Valley College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Skagit Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Skagit Valley College are 79% women (19) and 21% men (5).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Skagit Valley College
Among the 18 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Skagit Valley College, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Skagit Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Skagit Valley College, lower 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 Skagit Valley College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Skagit Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 12 |
| Mental Health Counseling | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Skagit Valley College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.