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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Virginia

90 students earned Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is the 46th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors in Virginia

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a substance abuse/addiction counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Virginia

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Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Virginia

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There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $29,382.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in VA

Some of the careers substance abuse/addiction counseling majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 35% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Mental Health Services 1,364
Community Health Services/Counseling 596
Mental Health Counseling 123
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 23
Genetic Counseling 10

View all majors related to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

View Nationwide Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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