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Mental Health Services Technician Schools in Texas

236 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mental Health Services Technician major is the 46th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Services Technician Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 138
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 50
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 50
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 48

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 28.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Mental Health Services Technician Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 9,460 people employed in jobs related to a psychiatric/mental health services technician degree, compared to 128,270 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Services Technician Jobs in Texas

In this state, psychiatric/mental health services technician grads earn an average of $27,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $31,090.

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There are 7 colleges in Texas that offer psychiatric/mental health services technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,711. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,737 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,261.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

In their early career, Tarrant County College grads earn an average salary of $31,990. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,813.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,742 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,849. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,702 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,099 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 64% of the teachers are full time. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Mental Health Services Technician Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
Psychiatric Aides 11% $27,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mental Health Counseling 601
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 213
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 145
Community Health Services/Counseling 138
Genetic Counseling 20
Clinical/Medical Social Work 19
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 9
Other Mental Health Services 1

View all majors related to Mental Health Services Technician

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Technician Report

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