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Mental Health Services in Virginia

Mental Health Services Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 2,350 students earned their Mental Health Services degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Services is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Majors in Virginia

Mental Health Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 628
Associate Degree 188
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 173
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 98
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 98

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 26.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 21,410 people employed in jobs related to a mental health services degree, compared to 817,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Jobs in Virginia

Mental Health Services grads earn an average of $54,250 in the state and $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

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
504 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,354 a year.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,503 a year.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,252 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,344. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 55% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,386 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,598 after earning their degree at this institution. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,677. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,660. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,832 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,961 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,412. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,822 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,089 Total Students

In their early career, WCC grads earn an average salary of $27,143. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

Mental Health Services Careers in VA

Some of the careers mental health services majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
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
Allied Health Professions 1,971
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,793
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,219
Allied Health Services 1,147
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451
Dental Support Services 375
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 344
Health Sciences & Services 226

View all majors related to Mental Health Services

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Report

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