by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with mental health services programs.
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VCU is in the top 10% of the country for mental health services. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 366 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from VCU. This makes it the #172 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Online degrees for the VCU mental health services bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at VCU make a median salary of $77,108. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $48,197.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in mental health services from VCU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 387 |
| Medicine | 179 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 129 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 120 |
| Dentistry | 103 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
