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Basic Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

Basic Certificates in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

338 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of psychiatric/mental health services technician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Majors

In 2021-2022, 338 basic certificates were awarded to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors. This earns it the #98 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychiatric/mental health services technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,233
Undergraduate Certificate 643
Bachelor’s Degree 539
Basic Certificate 338

Earnings of Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. About 84.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 51
Women 287
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The racial-ethnic distribution of psychiatric/mental health services technician basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 14
Black or African American 45
Hispanic or Latino 58
White 183
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 33
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There are 33 colleges that offer a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
86 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northcentral Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 86 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
37 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lone Star College System. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 basic certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors at North Harris Montgomery. About 92% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, California
35 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician from Delta. About 78% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

High Plains Technology Center

Woodward, Oklahoma
18 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

High Plains Technology Center is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician from High Plains Technology Center. About 74% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington
18 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom awarded 18 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyahoga Community College District is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 basic certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors at Cuyahoga Community College District. Of these students, 86% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Middlesex Community College. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at Middlesex Community College awarded 16 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
12 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tunxis Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician from Tunxis Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#8

InterCoast Colleges - West Covina

W. Covina, California
12 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician from InterCoast Colleges - West Covina. Of these students, 43% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Atlantic Technical College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at Atlantic Technical College awarded 11 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
10 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Century College. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 basic certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors at Century College. Of these students, 92% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
7 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Housatonic Community College. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at Housatonic Community College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#13

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

College of Southern Maryland is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at College of Southern Maryland awarded 5 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

5 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

McLennan Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at McLennan Community College awarded 5 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician from M State. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jacinto Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in psychiatric/mental health services technician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 basic certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors at San Jacinto College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 basic certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors at Columbia Southern University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#18

Asnuntuck Community College

Enfield, Connecticut
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health services technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Asnuntuck Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 basic certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health services technician majors at ACC.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Community College of Baltimore County is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. The psychiatric/mental health services technician program at Community College of Baltimore County awarded 2 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#18

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Essex Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 people received their basic certificate in psychiatric/mental health services technician from NECC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychiatric/mental health services technician that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1,963
Other Mental Health Services 704
Community Health Services/Counseling 288
Mental Health Counseling 103
Clinical/Medical Social Work 38

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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