Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, take a look at what Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were granted at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 125 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #162 of 205 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Among the 7 master’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, below the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Those who complete Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $52,157 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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