Mental Health Services Technician at Cuesta College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental Health Services Technician, take a look at what Cuesta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuesta College is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 mental health services technician degrees were awarded at Cuesta College.
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Studying Online at Cuesta College
Many students take online classes at Cuesta College. Among 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Services Technician Rankings at Cuesta College
These rankings give you a sense of how Cuesta College’s Mental Health Services Technician program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 37 |
| Best Value | California | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 53 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Mental Health Services Technician graduates at Cuesta College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Services Technician graduates at Cuesta College are 66% women (49) and 34% men (25).
Mental Health Services Technician Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Among the 16 associate’s mental health services technician degrees awarded at Cuesta College, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Services Technician associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Mental Health Services Technician associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College, higher than the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental Health Services Technician Graduates
Those who complete Mental Health Services Technician program at Cuesta College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mental Health Services Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
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.