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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 93 students earned their Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in KY.

A Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 78
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 78
Bachelor’s Degree 14
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 15.1%
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Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Kentucky

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Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Kentucky

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,618 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,538. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#2

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,380 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,033 a year. 70% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Clinical/Medical Social Work 50
Community Health Services/Counseling 49
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 32
Mental Health Counseling 19
Other Mental Health Services 11

View all majors related to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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