Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at American River College
If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, consider the program at American River College. Get started with the following essential facts.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were granted at American River College.
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Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Online coursework is an option at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at American River College
These rankings give you a sense of how American River College’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #None of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 125 |
| Best Value | California | #None of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 205 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at American River College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 9 associate’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees awarded at American River College, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at American River College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at American River College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $52,157 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.