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2023 Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

46 Colleges
$29,728 Avg Salary
$18,096 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mental & social health services was ranked #15 in the country. In fact 30,331 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 46 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the mental health services associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools

#1

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Our analysis found Cuesta College to be the best school for mental & social health services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 46 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, West Hills College-Coalinga landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Coalinga, West Hills College-Coalinga is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at West Hills College-Coalinga take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,001.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Napa Valley College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Napa Valley College is a small public school located in the small city of Napa.

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The excellent associate degree programs at University of Alaska Anchorage helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mental & social health services schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of Anchorage, UAA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that mental health services majors at UAA take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,855.

Full Mental & Social Health Services at University of Alaska Anchorage Report

#5

Centralia College

Centralia, WA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Centralia College is a great place for mental & social health services students working on their associate degree. Centralia College is a small public school located in the distant town of Centralia.

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#6

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA

With a ranking of #6, Walla Walla Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mental & social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Mt. San Antonio College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Walnut.

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#8

Galaxy Medical College

North Hollywood, CA

Galaxy Medical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree mental & social health services programs. Located in the large city of North Hollywood, Galaxy Medical College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino Valley College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

With a ranking of #10, Modesto Junior College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mental & social health services students working on their associate degree. MJC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Modesto.

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Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges by State

Explore the best mental & social health services schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 445
California 1,407
Oregon 94
Nevada 23
Alaska 60

Mental & Social Health Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Mental Health Services Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 8,344
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 5,915
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 3,697
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 3,683
Clinical/Medical Social Work 2,864
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2,762
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2,419
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 299
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 217
Trauma Counseling 104
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy 12
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist 12
Hospice and Palliative Care 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Health Sciences & Services 36,762

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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