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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Virginia

2,351 students earned Mental Health Services degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 9th most popular major in the state.

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 1,207
Bachelor’s Degree 724
Associate Degree 190
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 135
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 135
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 53
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 26.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
504 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,888.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,242 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. An average student at Marymount will pay a net price of $22,856.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
392 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 31% of the teachers are full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,428. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,322 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,355 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. A typical student attending John Tyler Community College will pay a net price of $5,959.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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

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