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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in California

883 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1 to 2 Years 378
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 378
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 283
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 283
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 283
Associate Degree 219
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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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
14,865 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. In their early career, San Diego City College grads earn an average salary of $28,720.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. An average student at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina will pay a net price of $19,251.

#3

Oxnard College

Oxnard
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,994 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,571 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,553 after graduation. 33% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid.

#5

Merritt College

Oakland
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,261 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Fresno City College will pay a net price of $2,584. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,535 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,144. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

#6

Palomar College

San Marcos
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. In their early career, Palomar College grads earn an average salary of $31,297. A typical student attending Palomar College will pay a net price of $4,982.

#9

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,571. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,800 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,103 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Los Angeles City College will pay a net price of $9,768. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

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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