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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in California

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in California

1,094 students earned Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is the 575th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors in California

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a substance abuse/addiction counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 44.5%
  • White: 32.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in California

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Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in California

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in CA

Some of the careers substance abuse/addiction counseling majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Mental Health Services 86
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Genetic Counseling 24
Mental Health Services Technician 8

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