Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Virginia Western Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Western Community College | $29,551* | $36,615 | $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 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | $29,501* | $29,534 | —* | — |
| 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 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff | $4,901 | $29,501 | — |
| 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 Virginia Western Community College, approximately 30% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.