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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 274 students earned their Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 120
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Washington

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Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Washington

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,381 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,189 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,715 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,108.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,523 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,168.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,545. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

Centralia College

Centralia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,314 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Centralia College will pay a net price of $5,949.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Antioch University - Seattle grads earn an average salary of $40,748.

#6

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. A typical student attending Skagit Valley College will pay a net price of $6,988. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,090 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,802 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

#10

Peninsula College

Port Angeles
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Peninsula College grads earn an average salary of $29,167. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#10

Highline College

Des Moines
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

In their early career, Highline grads earn an average salary of $36,755. A typical student attending Highline will pay a net price of $6,342. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 173
Clinical/Medical Social Work 139
Mental Health Counseling 124
Community Health Services/Counseling 91
Other Mental Health Services 26
Mental Health Services Technician 3

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