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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Virginia

2,350 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Virginia in the <nil> year.

In this state, Mental & Social Health Services is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in Virginia

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,213
Bachelor’s Degree 628
Associate Degree 188
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 173
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 98
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a mental health services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mental health services majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 26.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Virginia

21,410 people in the state and 817,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mental health services.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a mental health services grad in the state is $54,250, compared to a typical salary of $54,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
990 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
504 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $55,354. This public school has an average net price of $22,431.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,948. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Regent grads earn an average salary of $37,590. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,120.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,555 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marymount. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 48% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
397 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,660.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,042. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, John Tyler Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,460. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in VA

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 35% $49,570
Mental Health Counselors 35% $0
Counselors 30% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,580
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $47,470
Community Health Workers 21% $0
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $73,930
Clergy 17% $38,990
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Psychiatric Aides 10% $26,430
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $29,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mental health services.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing 6,775
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 382

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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