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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 5,630 people employed in jobs related to a Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degree, compared to 229,720 nationwide.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling grad in the state is $136,450, compared to a typical salary of $137,900 nationwide.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,934 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,858 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,218 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in VA

Some of the careers Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 3% $52,157
Mental Health Counselors 3% $72,983

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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