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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in Colorado

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Colorado

7,400 people in the state and 229,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Colorado

In this state, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling grads earn an average of $174,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $137,900.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Wages Nationwide vs. CO

Our data covers 3 colleges in Colorado offering Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,283 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,523 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,851 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 56%. Undergrads from Colorado pay around $2,700 a year in tuition.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in CO

Some of the careers Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 3% $52,157
Mental Health Counselors 3% $72,983

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

View all majors related to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

View Nationwide Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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