Mental Health Counselors in West Virginia

Rewarding Mental Health Counseling Career: Strong Growth, Solid Pay, and Meaningful Impact

National Median: $53,710 | Job Growth: 18% | West Virginia Colleges: 50

Mental Health Counselors Salary Progression

Entry Level: $45,000
Mid-Career: $53,710
Senior Level: $75,000
Top 10%: $90,000

Colleges in West Virginia

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Appalachian Bible College	Private Nonprofit	$18,760	$37,467
B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Ben Franklin Career Center	Public	—	$37,962
Bethany College	Private Nonprofit	$36,765	$44,512
Bluefield State University	Public	$10,648	$38,217
Cabell County Career Technology Center	Public	—	$33,975
Charleston School of Beauty Culture	Private For-Profit	—	$17,827
University of Charleston	Private Nonprofit	$33,800	$55,774
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy	Private For-Profit	—	$16,306
Concord University	Public	$10,664	$42,703
Davis & Elkins College	Private Nonprofit	$31,820	$43,411
Fairmont State University	Public	$8,708	$46,857
Glenville State University	Public	$9,578	$39,315
Huntington Junior College	Private Nonprofit	$10,050	$21,783
James Rumsey Technical Institute	Public	—	$45,133
Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center	Public	—	$51,465
Marshall University	Public	$9,162	$46,354
Mercer County Technical Education Center	Public	—	$33,511
Monongalia County Technical Education Center	Public	—	$40,499
Morgantown Beauty College Inc	Private For-Profit	—	$22,230
West Virginia University at Parkersburg	Public	$4,612	$35,171
Potomac State College of West Virginia University	Public	$5,280	$55,939
Academy of Careers and Technology	Public	—	$32,756
Salem University	Private For-Profit	$11,900	$34,642
Shepherd University	Public	$9,056	$49,358
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College	Public	$5,136	$32,153
Fred W Eberle Technical Center	Public	—	$43,364
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine	Public	—	—
West Virginia State University	Public	$9,570	$40,492
West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition	Private Nonprofit	—	$69,666

Education Paths in West Virginia

Bachelor's in Psychology, Sociology, or related — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
Master's in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work — 2-3 years, typical cost: $30,000-$150,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Mental Health Counselors in West Virginia?

The national median salary for Mental Health Counselors is $53,710. State-specific data may vary.

How many Mental Health Counselors jobs are in West Virginia?

Nationally, there are 391,460 Mental Health Counselors positions.

What colleges in West Virginia prepare you for a Mental Health Counselors career?

There are 50 colleges in West Virginia that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.