Mental & Social Health Services at Western Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Studying Online at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Western Piedmont Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Piedmont Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #7 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 530 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 53% women (9) and 47% men (8).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Among the 7 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont 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 Western Piedmont Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Western Piedmont Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Western Piedmont Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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