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Mental & Social Health Services at Cuesta College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at Cuesta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at Cuesta College
Online coursework is an option at Cuesta College. Among 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Cuesta College
Use these rankings to compare Cuesta College’s Mental & Social Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 82 |
| Best Value | California | #21 of 39 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Cuesta College
Those who finish Cuesta College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,744 |
| 2 years | $61,516 |
| 3 years | $61,763 |
| 4 years | $60,419 |
| 5 years | $65,866 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Cuesta College earn a median of $60,419, compared with $36,094 for all Cuesta College graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Cuesta College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Cuesta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 33 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 74 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.