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Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

492 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling is offered at 82 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 492 students earned their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. This makes it the 9th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

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 graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. About 82.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 88
Women 404
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The racial-ethnic distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6
Black or African American 93
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 311
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 42
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There are 82 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
52 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for substance abuse/addiction counseling students seekinga graduate certificate is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Capella University. About 85% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
38 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lindsey Wilson College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,548 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Lindsey Wilson College awarded 38 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

33 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota awarded 33 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from ECU. Of these students, 93% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

25 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from A-State. About 88% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
23 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Carolina University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,435 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at WCU. Of these students, 78% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
21 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

City University of Seattle is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,658 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,812 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at CityU. Of these students, 86% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from UofSC. Of these students, 74% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from WKU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#10

Adler University

Chicago, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Adler University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Adler. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#11

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Purdue University Global awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#13

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at California University of Pennsylvania awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle, Washington
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Antioch University - Seattle. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,024 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Antioch University - Seattle. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Montclair State University awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women

Winona State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Winona State University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Wayne State University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from UGA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#18

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from MSU Bozeman. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, Kentucky
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Union College Kentucky is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,119 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,160 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Union College. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mental Health Counseling 735
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 300
Other Mental Health Services 204
Clinical/Medical Social Work 113
Clinical Pastoral 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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