Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Reading Area Community College
If you plan to study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, take a look at what Reading Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Reading Area Community College is located in Reading, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees were granted at Reading Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Reading Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Reading Area Community College. Of 5,369 students, 1,406 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,146 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Reading Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Reading Area Community College’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 125 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Reading Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Reading Area Community College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate’s Program at Reading Area Community College
Among the 11 associate’s substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates at Reading Area Community College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area Community College, lower than 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 Reading Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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 |
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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