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2023 Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in California
Finding the Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 1,407 degrees and certificates were awarded to mental & social health services students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #15 most popular major in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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 California ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in California 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 California
The colleges and universities below are the best for mental health services majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Cuesta College to be the best school for mental & social health services students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means West Hills College-Coalinga is a great place for mental & social health services students working on their associate degree. West Hills College-Coalinga is a small public school located in the distant town of Coalinga.
After completing their Associate Degree, mental health services graduates from West Hills College-Coalinga carry an average student debtload of $9,001.
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 California list. Located in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mt. San Antonio College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Galaxy Medical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. Galaxy Medical College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of North Hollywood.
San Bernardino Valley College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. San Bernardino Valley College is a large public school located in the city of San Bernardino.
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Modesto Junior College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mental & Social Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the midsize city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #8, Yuba College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mental & social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mental & social health services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. SRJC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.
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With a ranking of #10, American River College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mental & social health services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.
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Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Mental & Social Health Services Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 445 |
| Oregon | 94 |
| Nevada | 23 |
| Alaska | 60 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Mental Health Services
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, mental & social health services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Mental Health Services Concentrations
| 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 |
Majors Similar to Mental Health Services
| 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.