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Associate Degrees in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

1,386 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 188 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 39% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,386 associate degrees were awarded to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors. This makes it the 22nd most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in substance abuse/addiction counseling at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,529
Associate Degree 1,386
Undergraduate Certificate 1,015
Master’s Degree 511
Graduate Certificate 492
Bachelor’s Degree 490
Doctor’s Degree 10

Earnings of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. About 73.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 365
Women 1,021
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The racial-ethnic distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 256
Hispanic or Latino 191
White 807
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 112
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There are 188 colleges that offer an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

47 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for substance abuse/addiction counseling students seekingan associate degree is Community College of Baltimore County. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from CCBC. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

42 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Delaware Tech. Of these students, 79% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
37 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baltimore City Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Baltimore City Community College. Of these students, 78% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
35 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anne Arundel Community College. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
31 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rio Salado College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Rio Salado College awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Onondaga Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at OCC. About 58% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Austin Community College District awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
28 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from El Centro College. Of these students, 79% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree is Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Of these students, 56% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Kilgore College

Kilgore, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kilgore College. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Kilgore College. About 92% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

San Antonio College

San Antonio, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Antonio College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from San Antonio College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#12

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree is Suffolk County Community College. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Suffolk County Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
22 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Camden County College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Camden County College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#14

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
21 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spokane Falls Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Spokane Falls Community College. About 57% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Erie Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Erie Community College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#16

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, Washington
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Edmonds Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Edmonds Community College. About 68% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

San Diego City College

San Diego, California
19 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego City College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from San Diego City College. Of these students, 42% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Portland Community College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#16

InterCoast Colleges - West Covina

W. Covina, California
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#20

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wor-Wic Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Wor-Wic Community College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mental Health Services Technician 1,265
Other Mental Health Services 812
Community Health Services/Counseling 299
Clinical/Medical Social Work 120
Mental Health Counseling 81

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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