by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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Old Dominion was ranked #43 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for mental health services majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from Old Dominion. This makes it the #380 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion is $37,645. This is less than $39,676, which is the national median of all mental health services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $21,452 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,818.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at Old Dominion is $202 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Old Dominion paid an average of $1,073 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 175 mental health services majors earned their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its mental health services bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in mental health services from Old Dominion in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Other Health Professions | 127 |
| Dental Support Services | 109 |
| Communication Sciences | 74 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
