Mental & Social Health Services at South University-Virginia Beach
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what South University-Virginia Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South University-Virginia Beach sits in Virginia Beach, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 mental & social health services graduations were recorded at South University-Virginia Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at South University-Virginia Beach
Many students take online classes at South University-Virginia Beach. Of 258 students, 128 (50%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 48 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at South University-Virginia Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how South University-Virginia Beach’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #17 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #109 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #439 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from South University-Virginia Beach
Graduates of South University-Virginia Beach’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,224 |
| 2 years | $36,598 |
| 3 years | $39,039 |
| 4 years | $43,411 |
| 5 years | $47,527 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from South University-Virginia Beach report median earnings of $43,411, compared with $64,851 for all South University-Virginia Beach graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at South University-Virginia Beach, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at South University-Virginia Beach are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at South University-Virginia Beach
Among the 10 master’s mental & social health services graduates at South University-Virginia Beach, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at South University-Virginia Beach
The Mental & Social Health Services program at South University-Virginia Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at South University-Virginia Beach work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $68,140 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
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.