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Mental Health Services Technician Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 415 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degrees in CA.

In this state, Mental Health Services Technician is the 39th most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of 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 283
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 283
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 47
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 47
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 47

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: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.3%
  • White: 17.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for 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 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
10,093 Total Students

In their early career, Cuesta College grads earn an average salary of $34,686. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,206 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,734. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $30,398 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,144. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,931 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,229 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,682.

#6

Cypress College

Cypress
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,325 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,152. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,779. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

#8

Porterville College

Porterville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,964 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,898. 92% of students get financical aid.

#9

Yuba College

Marysville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,175 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Yuba College grads earn an average salary of $28,612.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
468 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,251.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

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 Mental Health Services Technician

View Nationwide Mental Health Services Technician Report

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