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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in Virginia

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 155 students earned their Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is the 265th most popular major in the state.

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
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 99
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 99
Master’s Degree 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 35.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 19% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,882.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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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

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