Mental & Social Health Services at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwestern Community College sits in Sylva, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Southwestern Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Among 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Southwestern Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #5 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #247 of 530 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Southwestern Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Southwestern Community College are 97% women (29) and 3% men (1).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 12 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Southwestern Community College, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern 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 Southwestern Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Southwestern Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 8 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Southwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.