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Mental & Social Health Services at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College sits in Roanoke, VA.
Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Western Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #341 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Graduates of Virginia Western Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $27,893 |
| 3 years | $33,709 |
| 4 years | $36,615 |
| 5 years | $38,839 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $36,615, compared with $39,533 for all Virginia Western Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College is $16,066.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Virginia Western Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Virginia Western Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 47 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.