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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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,045
#2 #2 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 29 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#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 152 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,241
#4 #4 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 121 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#5 #5 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Union Commonwealth University Barbourville, KY Each year, Union Commonwealth University grants around 31 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 8 SAT Score 830–1,090 Median Starting Salary $58,504
#6 #6 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3578 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 134 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#7 #7 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 27 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, and Christian Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $55,811
#8 #8 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 126 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,022
#9 #9 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 455 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#10 #10 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 472 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $55,693
#11 #11 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 144 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,403
#12 #12 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the three most popular college majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 880–1,070 Median Starting Salary $59,666
#13 #13 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN Annually, Oak Hills Christian College grants around 6 degrees to those majoring in Sports Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Applied Psychology, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, and Youth Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,535
#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 30 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 800–970 Median Starting Salary $57,318
#15 #15 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Minot State University Minot, ND Every year, Minot State University awards about 70 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,046
#16 #16 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 248 degrees to students majoring in Engineering, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#17 #17 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 216 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,007
#18 #18 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 21 degrees to those studying Religious Education, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,669
#19 #19 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 323 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#20 #20 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 Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,987
#21 #21 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#22 #22 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, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion awards 88 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,377
#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, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $60,462
#24 #24 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#25 #25 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,010
#26 #26 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $66,086
#27 #27 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, Forensic Psychology, Psychology, and Other. In fact, Tiffin University awards 49 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,100 Median Starting Salary $59,447
#28 #28 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2465 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#29 #29 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 134 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $59,044
#30 #30 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 193 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#31 #31 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina, CA At InterCoast Colleges-West Covina, only one major is offered: Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Centralia College Centralia, WA Every year, Centralia College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Clark State College Springfield, OH At Clark State College, only three majors are offered: Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Engineering/Industrial Management, Web Page, and Digital/Multimedia and......view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. City Vision University Kansas City, MO Annually, City Vision University grants around 7 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, and Divinity/Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 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, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,257
#36 #36 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, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Ottawa University-Kansas City grants 22 degrees per year to graduating Nursing Administration students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,819
#38 #38 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Ottawa University-Online Overland Park, KS Every year, Ottawa University-Online grants around 31 degrees to students studying Nursing Administration, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Music Teacher Education, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 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 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Human Services, General, and Accounting and Business/Management. In fact, Sinte Gleska University grants 10 degrees annually to Mental Health Counseling/Counselor majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- 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 449 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 78% percent and men make up 22% 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 134 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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Student Demographics

Total Students

449

Female Students

350 (77%)

Male Students

99 (22%)

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

62%

17

1,070–1,260

$61,045

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

91%

29

1,110–1,210

$62,516

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

96%

36

890–1,140

$56,241

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

89%

17

1,010–1,240

$56,656

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

55%

8

830–1,090

$58,504

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

60%

134

960–1,150

$59,213

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

40%

6

850–930

$55,811

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

99%

10

1,020–1,220

$62,022

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

85%

16

1,180–1,350

$58,205

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

94%

19

870–1,090

$55,693

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

94%

14

990–1,120

$58,403

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

76%

2

880–1,070

$59,666

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

92%

1

890–1,080

$59,535

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

60%

4

800–970

$57,318

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

65%

4

970–1,180

$61,046

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

76%

4

1,040–1,270