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Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in California

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 431 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degrees in CA.

A Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician major is the 39th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Majors in California

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 205
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 205
Associate Degree 169
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48

Gender Distribution

In California, a psychiatric/mental health services technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychiatric/mental health services technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.0%
  • White: 12.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Grads in California

10,810 people in the state and 128,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychiatric/mental health services technician.

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Wages for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Jobs in California

A typical salary for a psychiatric/mental health services technician grad in the state is $32,660, compared to a typical salary of $31,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer psychiatric/mental health services technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,661 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,004. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,913 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,429 after graduation. 19% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending San Bernardino Valley College will pay a net price of $6,831.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,691 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,481 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Napa Valley College grads earn an average salary of $38,934. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,801 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. In their early career, West Hills College-Coalinga grads earn an average salary of $30,448. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#6

Cypress College

Cypress
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,852.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,640 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,773 after graduation. A typical student attending Delta will pay a net price of $13,760. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Porterville College

Porterville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,623 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, Porterville College grads earn an average salary of $29,425. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#9

Yuba College

Marysville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,243 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,906. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,757 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,579 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers psychiatric/mental health services technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,190
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychiatric/mental health services technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 880
Other Mental Health Services 112

View all majors related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

View Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Report

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