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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in Virginia

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Virginia

5,630 people in the state and 229,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling grads earn an average of $136,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $137,900.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Virginia offering Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,934 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $4,858 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,218 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,703 a year in tuition.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in VA

Some of the careers Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Mental Health Counselors $72,983
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $52,157

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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