Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Whatcom Community College
If you plan to study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, consider the program at Whatcom Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 substance abuse/addiction counseling graduations were recorded at Whatcom Community College.
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Studying Online at Whatcom Community College
Online coursework is an option at Whatcom Community College. Among 3,674 students, 1,332 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,056 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings at Whatcom Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Whatcom Community College’s Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 125 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #None of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 205 |
| Best Value | Washington | #None of 12 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Whatcom Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates at Whatcom Community College are 67% women (4) and 33% men (2).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate’s Program at Whatcom Community College
Among the 4 associate’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees awarded at Whatcom Community College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Whatcom Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Whatcom Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Whatcom Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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