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Mental Health Services Technician Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 423 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 1 to 2 Years 283
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 283
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 47
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.5%
  • White: 18.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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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
4,229 Total Students

A typical student attending West Hills College-Coalinga will pay a net price of $7,682. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,206 Total Students

A typical student attending San Bernardino Valley College will pay a net price of $7,734. The full-time teacher rate is 17%. In their early career, San Bernardino Valley College grads earn an average salary of $30,398.

#3

Cypress College

Cypress
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,325 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,944 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,093 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,931 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,155. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,183 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,053. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,896 a year. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,878 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,144. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,779. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

#9

Mission College

Santa Clara
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,504 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,934 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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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