Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Cuesta College
If you plan to study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, take a look at what Cuesta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cuesta College is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 substance abuse/addiction counseling 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%) studied exclusively online and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Cuesta College
Use these rankings to compare Cuesta College’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 125 |
| Best Value | California | #19 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 205 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Cuesta College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Cuesta College are 64% women (21) and 36% men (12).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Among the 11 associate’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at Cuesta College, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates, 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
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