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Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in Texas

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Schools in Texas

218 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 119
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 33.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Grads in Texas

There are 9,460 people in the state and 128,270 people in the nation working in psychiatric/mental health services technician jobs.

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Wages for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a psychiatric/mental health services technician grad in the state is $27,840, compared to a typical salary of $31,090 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Texas that offer psychiatric/mental health services technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,179 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
36,264 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $6,326. Graduates earn an average $33,214 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,965 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,337 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,780 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. In their early career, Houston Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,533. This public school has an average net price of $6,905.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,257 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,479 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,549. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,178 a year.

#8

San Antonio College

San Antonio
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,677 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. A typical student attending San Antonio College will pay a net price of $5,157. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $31,800
Psychiatric Aides 11% $27,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 351
Community Health Services/Counseling 76
Clinical/Medical Social Work 21
Mental Health Counseling 18

View all majors related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

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