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Mental & Social Health Services at Blue Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Blue Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community College is in Weyers Cave, VA.
Online Class Availability at Blue Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 3,790 students, 1,138 (30%) studied exclusively online and 1,255 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Blue Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Blue Ridge Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #125 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Blue Ridge Community College
Those who finish Blue Ridge Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,879 |
| 3 years | $33,735 |
| 4 years | $38,053 |
| 5 years | $37,847 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Blue Ridge Community College report median earnings of $38,053, compared with $41,161 for all Blue Ridge Community College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Blue Ridge Community College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Blue Ridge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Blue Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
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
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