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Mental & Social Health Services in Virginia

Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Mental & Social Health Services Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 32,310 people employed in jobs related to a Mental Health Services degree, compared to 1,595,960 nationwide.

Mental & Social Health Services Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Mental & Social Health Services Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Mental Health Services grad in the state is $77,548, compared to a typical salary of $77,335 nationwide.

Mental & Social Health Services Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 10 colleges in Virginia offering Mental Health Services degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,499 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 41% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,017 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,136 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,475 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,502 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,217 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,256 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,825 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,848 a year.

#10

Marymount University

Arlington

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,794 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental & Social Health Services Careers in VA

Some of the careers Mental Health Services majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 15% $68,140
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Psychiatric Technicians 12% $52,472
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $58,560
Social Workers, All Other 5% $62,827
Counselors, All Other 5% $81,766
Health Education Specialists 4% $81,726
Psychiatric Aides 4% $51,090

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Mental Health Services.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Medicine 29,737

View all majors related to Mental & Social Health Services

View Nationwide Mental & Social Health Services Report

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