Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, take a look at what Palomar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Distance learning is available at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Palomar College
These rankings give you a sense of how Palomar College’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 125 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Palomar College are 68% women (13) and 32% men (6).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 7 associate’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees awarded at Palomar College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Palomar 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Palomar College go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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