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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in California

1,163 students earned Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in California in the <nil> year.

A Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors in California

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 486
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 486
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 397
Associate Degree 274
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a substance abuse/addiction counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.0%
  • White: 35.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in California

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Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in California

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,956 Total Students

In their early career, San Diego City College grads earn an average salary of $30,254. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,485. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,757 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students get financical aid.

#3

Oxnard College

Oxnard
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,438 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,104. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Long Beach City College grads earn an average salary of $31,583.

#5

Merritt College

Oakland
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,289 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,626.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,435 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,419 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,605. 41% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Palomar College

San Marcos
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

A typical student attending Palomar College will pay a net price of $3,807. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,853 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,229 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,793 a year. 95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,747 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,670 a year. 33% of the teachers are full time.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in CA

Some of the careers substance abuse/addiction counseling majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 1,228
Other Mental Health Services 198
Mental Health Services Technician 93
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Genetic Counseling 24

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