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#1 #1 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 85 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,957
#2 #2 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 89 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#3 #3 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,080 Median Starting Salary $58,381
#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 441 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 111 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 198 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee, OH Each year, Stautzenberger College-Maumee grants about 25 degrees to those majoring in Surgical Technology/Technologist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#7 #7 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Jose Maria Vargas University Pembroke Pines, FL At Jose Maria Vargas University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician, Graphic Design, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#8 #8 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 273 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#9 #9 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, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX At Lone Star College System, the most popular majors students pursue are Operations Management and Supervision, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI Annually, Northcentral Technical College awards about 71 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 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, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH At Columbus State Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 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, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 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 Accounting. In fact, Western Technical College grants 84 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 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 30 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI At Madison Area Technical College, only three majors are offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician,......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee Area Technical College, only one major is offered: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI Each year, Waukesha County Technical College awards about 78 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI Each year, Blackhawk Technical College awards around 4 degrees to students majoring in Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 76 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 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 Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Belmont College St Clairsville, OH Every year, Belmont College awards around 88 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 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 4598 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 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 222 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 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 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, 5 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA At Cuesta College, only one major is offered: Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. On average, 58 students receive a degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,380 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 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 141 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 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 652 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% 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. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Houston City College Houston, TX At Houston City College, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Artificial Intelligence....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 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 561 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
#41 #41 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Coalinga College Coalinga, CA Every year, Coalinga College grants about 122 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Crop Production, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Napa Valley College Napa, CA Every year, Napa Valley College grants about 64 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Wharton County Junior College grants 568 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 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 two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 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
#46 #46 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Acceptance Rate 100% 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 18 degrees to students majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Connecticut State Community College New Britain, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 535 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX At Del Mar College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 33 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% 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 2,464 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 969 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, Indiana 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.

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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.

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#2 Psychiatric Aides

Student Demographics

Total Students

969

Female Students

824 (85%)

Male Students

145 (14%)

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