Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Saddleback College
If you are interested in studying Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, consider the program at Saddleback College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 substance abuse/addiction counseling graduations were recorded at Saddleback College.
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Studying Online at Saddleback College
Many students take online classes at Saddleback College. Among 20,764 students, 10,784 (52%) studied exclusively online and 5,942 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Saddleback College
Use these rankings to compare Saddleback College’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #4 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 205 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 125 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Saddleback College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Saddleback College are 45% women (9) and 55% men (11).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate’s Program at Saddleback College
Of the 7 associate’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees awarded at Saddleback College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Saddleback College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Saddleback College, below the national average of 44%.*
*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 Saddleback College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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