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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Kentucky

There are 1,440 people in the state and 229,720 people in the nation working in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling jobs.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling grad in the state is $111,750, compared to a typical salary of $137,900 nationwide.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 4 colleges in Kentucky offering Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,041 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 63%. Undergrads from Kentucky pay around $27,274 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,672 a year. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. 57% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,499 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in KY

Some of the careers Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 3% $52,157
Mental Health Counselors 3% $72,983

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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