WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)-2% vs national median195 grads tracked

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Piedmont Virginia Community College

Ranked 31st of 65 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,155
middle 50%: $23,258 – $46,571
Median · 5 years out
$44,259
middle 50%: $30,205 – $59,476
Median · 10 years out
$50,441
middle 50%: $35,573 – $68,702

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Piedmont Virginia Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions earn a median $34,155 one year after graduating, rising to $50,441 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $45,173 for this field, ranking 31st of 65 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,128 total interest

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