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Mental & Social Health Services Schools in West Virginia

65 Mental Health Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mental & Social Health Services is the 78th most popular major in the 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 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

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: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 96.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in West Virginia

6,940 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 West Virginia

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $40,910 in the state and $54,150 nationwide.

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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
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,780 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. A typical student attending BridgeValley Community & Technical College will pay a net price of $7,851. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
212 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,972. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $16,597 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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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