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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Metropolitan State University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, take a look at what Metropolitan State University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University of Denver sits in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were granted at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Studying Online at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Among 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 58% women (11) and 42% men (8).

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Among the 19 master’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 58% were women (11) and 42% were men (8).

Metropolitan State University of Denver gender breakdown of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, below the national average of 38%.*

*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 Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

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