Mental & Social Health Services at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College sits in Roanoke, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Western Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #341 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Graduates of Virginia Western 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $27,893 |
| 3 years | $33,709 |
| 4 years | $36,615 |
| 5 years | $39,395 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $36,615, compared with $39,533 for all Virginia Western Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College is $16,066.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Virginia Western Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 79% women (37) and 21% men (10).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Among the 16 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Virginia Western Community College, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Virginia Western Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 47 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.