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#1 #1 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#2 #2 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Grand Canyon University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 29,300 applications... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 85 SAT Score 960–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,939 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Overall, Ohio Christian University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $20,490 Median Starting Salary $55,811
#4 #4 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Metropolitan State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,347 Median Starting Salary $56,241
#5 #5 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,105 Median Starting Salary $55,693
#6 #6 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Alvernia University Reading, PA Generally, Alvernia University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,000–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,091 Median Starting Salary $61,045
#7 #7 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. City Vision University Kansas City, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,403 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#8 #8 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Beal University Bangor, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,132 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#9 #9 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR the University of Central Arkansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,456 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#10 #10 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Overall, Rhode Island College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 870–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,014 Median Starting Salary $59,044
#11 #11 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Martin University Indianapolis, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,271 Median Starting Salary $55,198
#12 #12 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#13 #13 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,936 Median Starting Salary $57,257
#14 #14 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,694 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,378 Median Starting Salary $62,022
#16 #16 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Overall, SUNY Brockport is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 7,680 applications every... Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $16,261 Median Starting Salary $59,007
#17 #17 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,197 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#18 #18 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $57,377
#19 #19 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Minot State University Minot, ND In general, Minot State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,120 Est. Net Price * $12,360 Median Starting Salary $61,046
#20 #20 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,238 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#21 #21 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Viterbo University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 1,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $23,257 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#22 #22 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $56,987
#23 #23 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of St Francis Joliet, IL the University of St Francis is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,560 Median Starting Salary $60,462
#24 #24 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Keene State College is a non selective school. They receive approximately 4,500 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,546 Median Starting Salary $66,086
#25 #25 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $58,403
#26 #26 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN Oak Hills Christian College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,070 Est. Net Price * $20,744 Median Starting Salary $59,535
#27 #27 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Union College Barbourville, KY Overall, Union College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,080 Est. Net Price * $18,221 Median Starting Salary $58,504
#28 #28 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Overall, Bay Path University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,502 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#29 #29 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN Saint Cloud State University is a non selective school. They receive about 4,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,065 Median Starting Salary $60,010
#30 #30 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Crown College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $25,504 Median Starting Salary $61,669
#31 #31 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education Springfield, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $61,459
#32 #32 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Tiffin University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 4,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,130 Est. Net Price * $25,636 Median Starting Salary $59,447
#33 #33 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA Generally, the University of Holy Cross is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $18,074 Median Starting Salary $56,432
#34 #34 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,676 Median Starting Salary $55,963
#35 #35 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Southern University at New Orleans is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–970 Est. Net Price * $14,999 Median Starting Salary $57,318
#36 #36 Best College for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the U.S. Ottawa University-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 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 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 Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,855 Median Starting Salary $59,213
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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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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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#1 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

445

Female Students

342 (76%)

Male Students

103 (23%)

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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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

71%

33

970–1,140

$16,809

$62,516

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

78%

85

960–1,150

$21,939

$59,213

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

65%

22

930–1,110

$20,490

$55,811

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

82%

38

1,080–1,240

$19,347

$56,241

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

88%

27

890–1,110

$8,105

$55,693

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

59%

18

1,000–1,170

$27,091

$61,045

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

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$7,403

$59,213

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

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$25,132

$59,213

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

91%

18

1,010–1,210

$15,456

$56,656

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

88%

19

870–1,110

$11,014

$59,044

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

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5

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$15,271

$55,198

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

86%

13

1,180–1,350

$20,149

$58,205

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

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27

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$15,936

$57,257

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