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Basic Certificates in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

1,529 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling is offered at 125 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,529 basic certificates were awarded to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors. This earns it the #34 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in substance abuse/addiction counseling at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,529
Associate Degree 1,386
Undergraduate Certificate 1,015
Bachelor’s Degree 490

Earnings of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for substance abuse/addiction counseling students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 546
Women 983
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The racial-ethnic distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 299
Hispanic or Latino 246
White 836
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 121
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There are 125 colleges that offer a basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

266 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for substance abuse/addiction counseling students seekinga basic certificate is Sinclair Community College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 266 basic certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Sinclair Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#2

Palo Verde College

Blythe, California
93 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palo Verde College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Palo Verde College awarded 93 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.

#3

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
81 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rio Salado College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Rio Salado College. About 42% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
45 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 basic certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at East Stroudsburg University. About 84% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
40 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Los Angeles College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 basic certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at East Los Angeles College. About 73% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

40 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Community College of Baltimore County. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 basic certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at CCBC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#7

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Ivy Tech Community College. About 82% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Wake Technical Community College. About 75% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

32 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southwest Tennessee Community College. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Southwest. Of these students, 25% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
29 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Baltimore City Community College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Baltimore City Community College awarded 29 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#11

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, New Jersey
27 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Passaic County Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Passaic County Community College awarded 27 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Columbus State. About 70% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
26 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The substance abuse/addiction counseling program at Long Beach City College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#14

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California
25 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuesta College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Cuesta College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#14

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
25 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Portland Community College. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Portland Community College. About 68% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
25 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Madison Area Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Madison College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#17

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
24 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Clarion University.

#18

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
22 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 basic certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at Mt. SAC. About 82% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
22 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anne Arundel Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 basic certificates were handed out to substance abuse/addiction counseling majors at AACC. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
22 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from CCAC. About 82% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Mental Health Services 876
Mental Health Services Technician 314
Community Health Services/Counseling 237
Mental Health Counseling 75
Clinical/Medical Social Work 43

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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