Master’s Degrees in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Education Levels of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 521 people earned their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. This earns it the #231 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in substance abuse/addiction counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,842 |
| Associate Degree | 1,274 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,218 |
| Master’s Degree | 521 |
| Graduate Certificate | 447 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 415 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 377 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of substance abuse/addiction counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 282 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Most Popular Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for substance abuse/addiction counseling students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Grand Canyon University. About 72% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Liberty University. Of these students, 82% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Governors State University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from GSU. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Coppin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Coppin. About 60% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Dakota is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from USD. Of these students, 81% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Colorado State.
Wake Forest University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Wake Forest University. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Washington University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from EWU. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washburn University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,274 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Washburn University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Universidad Central Del Caribe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,367 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from UCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Metropolitan State University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Metro State. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from UCO. About 53% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for substance abuse/addiction counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from UMN Twin Cities. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from VCU. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from TTUHSC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from UAPB. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to substance abuse/addiction counseling that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 8,602 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 3,538 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,462 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 1,292 |
| Genetic Counseling | 360 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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