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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in Colorado

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 7,400 people employed in jobs related to a Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degree, compared to 229,720 nationwide.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling grad in the state is $174,940, compared to a typical salary of $137,900 nationwide.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Wages Nationwide vs. CO

There are 3 colleges in Colorado that offer Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,283 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,523 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,851 in their first year after graduation. 56% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,700 a year.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Careers in CO

Some of the careers Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Mental Health Counselors $72,983
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $52,157

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

View all majors related to Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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