Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 125 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 205 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Of the 11 bachelor’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, below the national average of 34%.*
*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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.