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Mental Health Services Technician Schools in California

In <nil>, 431 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Mental Health Services Technician is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Technician Majors in California

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 205
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 205
Associate Degree 169
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a psychiatric/mental health services technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychiatric/mental health services technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.0%
  • White: 12.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Technician Grads in California

10,810 people in the state and 128,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychiatric/mental health services technician.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Technician Jobs in California

A typical salary for a psychiatric/mental health services technician grad in the state is $32,660, compared to a typical salary of $31,090 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in California that offer psychiatric/mental health services technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,801 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,033.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,913 Total Students

In their early career, San Bernardino Valley College grads earn an average salary of $31,429. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,831. 19% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Cypress College

Cypress
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,852. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#4

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,661 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. In their early career, Cuesta College grads earn an average salary of $35,833. A typical student attending Cuesta College will pay a net price of $11,004.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,481 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,934 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $12,814. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,034 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $69,451 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,691 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,640 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 75% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Delta grads earn an average salary of $32,773.

#9

Mission College

Santa Clara
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,910 Total Students

A typical student attending Mission College will pay a net price of $3,821. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,137 after earning their degree at this institution.

Mental Health Services Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers psychiatric/mental health services technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,190
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychiatric/mental health services technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 1,228
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 222
Other Mental Health Services 198
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Genetic Counseling 24

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