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#1

#1 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

At Alvernia University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,070–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$26,166

Median Starting Salary

$61,045

#2

#2 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 60 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

910–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$21,092

Median Starting Salary

$55,811

#3

#3 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN

Annually, Metropolitan State University awards about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

890–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$18,233

Median Starting Salary

$56,241

#4

#4 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,110–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$17,227

Median Starting Salary

$62,516

#5

#5 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 150 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

860–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$11,549

Median Starting Salary

$59,044

#6

#6 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 129 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$16,362

Median Starting Salary

$56,656

#7

#7 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Every year, Minot State University awards about 58 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$12,349

Median Starting Salary

$61,046

#8

#8 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 580 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$6,978

Median Starting Salary

$55,693

#9

#9 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,466

Median Starting Salary

$62,022

#10

#10 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Union College
Barbourville, KY

Each year, Union College grants around 30 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

830–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$19,223

Median Starting Salary

$58,504

#11

#11 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 4755 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

85

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,239

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#12

#12 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 250 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,343

Median Starting Salary

$59,007

#13

#13 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,511

Median Starting Salary

$58,205

#14

#14 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Every year, Southern University at New Orleans grants around 38 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

800–970

Est. Net Price *

$14,825

Median Starting Salary

$57,318

#15

#15 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 318 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,156

Median Starting Salary

$56,956

#16

#16 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,712

Median Starting Salary

$55,963

#17

#17 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 121 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$13,786

Median Starting Salary

$58,403

#18

#18 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 216 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$17,987

Median Starting Salary

$57,066

#19

#19 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Each year, Viterbo University grants around 185 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$23,901

Median Starting Salary

$61,566

#20

#20 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$23,364

Median Starting Salary

$57,377

#21

#21 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Each year, Keene State College awards around 71 degrees to those majoring in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$20,405

Median Starting Salary

$66,086

#22

#22 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA

Each year, the University of Holy Cross awards around 34 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$14,476

Median Starting Salary

$56,432

#23

#23 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

At the University of St Francis, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

920–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,455

Median Starting Salary

$60,462

#24

#24 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

At Tiffin University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

860–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$24,516

Median Starting Salary

$59,447

#25

#25 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,675

Median Starting Salary

$56,987

#26

#26 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Annually, Crown College awards about 17 degrees to those studying Religious Education, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Counseling Psychology, and International/Global Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$27,196

Median Starting Salary

$61,669

#27

#27 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA

Each year, Bay Path University awards around 52 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,935

Median Starting Salary

$58,136

#28

#28 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,648

Median Starting Salary

$60,010

#29

#29 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

City Vision University
Kansas City, MO

Annually, City Vision University grants around 8 degrees to those majoring in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, Divinity/Ministry, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,639

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#30

#30 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Beal University
Bangor, ME

At Beal University, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, and Health Information/Medical Records......view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$33,518

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#31

#31 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Martin University
Indianapolis, IN

Each year, Martin University grants around 8 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,879

Median Starting Salary

$55,198

#32

#32 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN

At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,162

Median Starting Salary

$57,257

#33

#33 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA

At Lake Washington Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Computer Programming/Programmer, General, Public Health, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,545

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#34

#34 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, MN

Annually, Oak Hills Christian College grants around 3 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$24,674

Median Starting Salary

$59,535

#35

#35 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education
Springfield, MA

Each year, Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education grants around 80 degrees to students studying Community Organization and Advocacy, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$61,459

#36

#36 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Ottawa University-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

At Ottawa University-Phoenix, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Administration, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General. In fact, Ottawa University-Phoenix awards 50 degrees per year to graduating Nursing Administration students....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,045

#37

#37 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Ottawa University-Kansas City
Overland Park, KS

At Ottawa University-Kansas City, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General. In fact, Ottawa University-Kansas City grants 13 degrees per year to graduating Nursing Administration students....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$57,819

#38

#38 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S.

Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD

At Sinte Gleska University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Human Services, General, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,439

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

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About Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling programs prepare individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations.

Of the 445 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 77% percent and men make up 23% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Arizona has more students being granted a degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling than any other state? In fact, Arizona awarded 93 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is $37,200.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
445
Female Students
342 (76%)
Male Students
103 (23%)

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