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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Basic Certificates
There are 382 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,135 people earned theirSubstance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,162 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,259 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 475 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,792 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,066 |
| 4 years | $46,824 |
| 5 years | $52,641 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 796 |
| Women | 1,440 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,132 | 50.6% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 490 | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 388 | 17.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 71 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 460 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
Sinclair Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 351 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palo Verde College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
InterCoast Colleges-West Covina comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. This school awarded 145 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Baltimore County is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 120 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Peninsula College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. This school awarded 96 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 94 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 85 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. This school awarded 56 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. This school awarded 51 basic certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 10,855 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,476 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,545 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,296 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 2,601 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.