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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Pennsylvania

197 students earned Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is the 60th most popular major out of a total 165 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 115
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 115
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 115
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Master’s Degree 14
Associate Degree 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Pennsylvania

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Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Pennsylvania

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Alvernia. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $39,114 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,924 Total Students

In their early career, RACC grads earn an average salary of $30,694. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#6

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#7

Immaculata University

Immaculata
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

In their early career, Immaculata grads earn an average salary of $52,531. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,547.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Clarion University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,752 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,793.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 15% $0
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Mental Health Counseling 235
Other Mental Health Services 183
Community Health Services/Counseling 105
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 64
Mental Health Services Technician 33
Genetic Counseling 26
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 16
Clinical/Medical Social Work 6

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