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 VHCC ranks in comparison to other schools with mental health services programs.
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The mental health services major at VHCC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mental & Social Health Services. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VHCC paid an average of $335 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Fees | $105 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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VHCC 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 VHCC Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned an associate's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from VHCC in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at VHCC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College with a associate's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 58 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 22 |
