Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Grand Canyon University
If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, consider the program at Grand Canyon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 330 substance abuse/addiction counseling graduations were recorded at Grand Canyon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Canyon University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Canyon University. Among 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) studied exclusively online and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Grand Canyon University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Canyon University’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 125 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 205 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 125 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 205 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Grand Canyon University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Grand Canyon University are 74% women (245) and 26% men (85).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor’s Program at Grand Canyon University
Of the 134 bachelor’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees awarded at Grand Canyon University, 77% were women (103) and 23% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 37% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master’s Program at Grand Canyon University
Of the 196 master’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at Grand Canyon University, 72% were women (142) and 28% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling master’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 54% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling master’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University, higher than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Grand Canyon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.