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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in West Virginia

41 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in West Virginia in the <nil> year.

A Mental & Social Health Services major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental & Social Health Services Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 82.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 6,940 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, mental health services grads earn an average of $40,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,150.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer mental health services degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Marshall University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, BridgeValley Community & Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,274. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
151 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,549.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Psychiatric Aides 22% $20,630
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 21% $41,040
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $33,190
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $49,650
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $21,850
Community Health Workers 14% $33,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $50,890
Psychology Professors 13% $62,520
Clergy 5% $36,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing 1,771
Other Health Professions 705
Health/Medical Admin Services 435
Medicine 370
Allied Health Professions 356
Public Health 352
Allied Health Services 326
Communication Sciences 199

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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