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#1 #1 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#2 #2 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME At the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Science, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Maine at Fort Kent awards 158 degrees per year to Nursing Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,080 Median Starting Salary $58,381
#3 #3 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 107 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,957
#4 #4 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY Annually, CUNY Kingsborough Community College awards around 550 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#5 #5 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN At Ivy Tech Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 229 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Jose Maria Vargas University Pembroke Pines, FL At Jose Maria Vargas University, only three majors are offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#7 #7 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY Each year, CUNY LaGuardia Community College grants around 270 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#8 #8 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Western Technical College La Crosse, WI At Western Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#9 #9 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 819 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WI At Northwood Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Stautzenberger College-Brecksville Brecksville, OH At Stautzenberger College-Brecksville, the most popular majors students pursue are Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Surgical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX At Lone Star College System, only three majors are offered: Operations Management and Supervision, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee, OH Each year, Stautzenberger College-Maumee grants about 37 degrees to those majoring in Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH Every year, Columbus State Community College grants about 1195 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI At Gateway Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI Each year, Milwaukee Area Technical College grants about 54 degrees to students majoring in Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Each year, Montgomery County Community College grants about 234 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI At Waukesha County Technical College, only two majors are offered: Tool and Die Technology/Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Belmont College St Clairsville, OH Every year, Belmont College awards around 17 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, only two majors are offered: Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI Annually, Northcentral Technical College awards about 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA At Northern Essex Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander, WI Annually, Nicolet Area Technical College awards around 70 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI Each year, Blackhawk Technical College awards around 6 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 1 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI At Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, only one major is offered: Machine Shop Technology/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Each year, Cuyahoga Community College District awards about 1036 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Napa Valley College Napa, CA Every year, Napa Valley College grants about 76 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Coalinga College Coalinga, CA Every year, Coalinga College grants about 149 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Crop Production, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD At Allegany College of Maryland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,380 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA Each year, Middlesex Community College grants about 148 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX At McLennan Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies. In fact, McLennan Community College grants 628 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA At Cuesta College, only two majors are offered: Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. North Central Missouri College Trenton, MO Annually, North Central Missouri College awards around 130 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 423 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Annually, Tarrant County College District awards about 4102 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD At Hagerstown Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Montgomery College Rockville, MD At Montgomery College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX At Wharton County Junior College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Pre-Nursing Studies. In fact, Wharton County Junior College grants 313 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Every year, Pierce College District grants around 26 degrees to students majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI At Wayne County Community College District, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Mission College Santa Clara, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD At Anne Arundel Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX At San Antonio College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 20 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Includes instruction in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.

For all the 2,388 degrees granted in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician annually, the majority of them are Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Of the 1,081 students earning degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 15% percent identify as men and 85% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician, Wisconsin has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician is $37,200.

Popularity of Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

For Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Psychiatric Technicians, Psychiatric Aides . Additionally, Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician graduates may find a top paying job, such as Psychiatric Technicians or Psychiatric Aides.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician majors.

#1 Psychiatric Technicians
#2 Psychiatric Aides

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,081

Female Students

917 (84%)

Male Students

164 (15%)

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