Mental & Social Health Services at Southwest Virginia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Virginia Community College is in Cedar Bluff, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at Southwest Virginia Community College.
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Studying Online at Southwest Virginia Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Virginia Community College. Of 2,364 students, 939 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 859 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Southwest Virginia Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Virginia Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Southwest Virginia Community College
Those who finish Southwest Virginia Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,336 |
| 2 years | $20,596 |
| 3 years | $23,477 |
| 4 years | $29,534 |
| 5 years | $33,622 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Southwest Virginia Community College report median earnings of $29,534, compared with $33,100 for all Southwest Virginia Community College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Southwest Virginia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Southwest Virginia Community College are 88% women (22) and 12% men (3).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Southwest Virginia Community College
Of the 21 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Southwest Virginia Community College, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Virginia Community College, lower than 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 Southwest Virginia Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Southwest Virginia Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Southwest Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $68,140 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.