Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Southwest Virginia Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Virginia Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Virginia Community College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia Community College | $29,501 | $29,534 | $11,106* | — |
| Central Virginia Community College | $32,649 | $32,598 | $11,961* | 0.37 |
| Southside Virginia Community College | $31,975 | $25,828 | $9,500* | 0.30 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | $29,551 | $29,454 | $10,250* | 0.35 |
| Paul D Camp Community College | $24,556 | $35,615 | $8,655* | 0.35 |
| National Median | $32,312 | — | $14,519* | 0.45 |
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg | $4,998 | $32,649 | $11,961 |
| Southside Virginia Community College Alberta | $4,848 | $31,975 | $9,500 |
| Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap | $4,863 | $29,551 | $10,250 |
| Paul D Camp Community College Franklin | $4,868 | $24,556 | $8,655 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southwest Virginia Community College, approximately 45% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.