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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in California

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Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2021-2022, 5,915 people earned their degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling, making the major the 254th most popular in the United States.

Across California, there were 1,163 substance abuse/addiction counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California” ranking analyzed 40 colleges that offered a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. That schools that top this list have a program in substance abuse/addiction counseling in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for california substance abuse/addiction counseling students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in California

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Out of the 40 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, InterCoast Colleges - West Covina landed the #1 spot on the list. InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is located in W. Covina, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 92 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina

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Galaxy Medical College
North Hollywood, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Galaxy Medical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California list. Galaxy Medical College is a private for-profit institution located in North Hollywood, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Galaxy Medical College

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San Diego City College
San Diego, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Diego City College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California. Located in San Diego, California, this fairly large public school awarded 54 degrees to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at San Diego City College

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Merritt College
Oakland, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Merritt College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California. Located in Oakland, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

Full Merritt College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Woodland Community College
Woodland, California

Out of the 40 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Woodland Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Woodland Community College is located in Woodland, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Woodland Community College

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, California

Oxnard College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #6. This medium-sized school is located in Oxnard, California, and it awarded 41 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Oxnard College

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

College of the Desert came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. Located in Palm Desert, California, this fairly large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at College of the Desert

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Yuba College
Marysville, California

Yuba College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. Yuba College is located in Marysville, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 26 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Yuba College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Fresno City College
Fresno, California

With a ranking of #9, Fresno City College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California list. This large school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 44 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Fresno City College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles City College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. Los Angeles City College is a fairly large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 15 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Los Angeles City College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 42 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Long Beach City College

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Hartnell College
Salinas, California

Hartnell College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. Hartnell College is a medium-sized school located in Salinas, California that handed out 6 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Hartnell College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Palomar College
San Marcos, California

Palomar College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. San Marcos, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees to 35 students in 2021-2022.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Palomar College

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American River College
Sacramento, California

American River College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full American River Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

With a ranking of #15, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California list. Mt. SAC is located in Walnut, California and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 127 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Mt. San Antonio College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California

Diablo Valley College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California list. Located in Pleasant Hill, California, this fairly large public school handed out 35 degrees to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Diablo Valley College

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California

Allan Hancock College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #17. This fairly large school is located in Santa Maria, California, and it awarded 56 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Allan Hancock College

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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, California

Cosumnes River College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California list. Cosumnes River is a fairly large school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 3 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at Cosumnes River College

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San Jose City College
San Jose, California

San Jose City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #19. Located in San Jose, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 37 degrees to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at San Jose City College

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Modesto Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Modesto, California, this fairly large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

Full Modesto Junior College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California

Los Angeles Pierce College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #21. Woodland Hills, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees to 14 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Los Angeles Pierce College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California

Imperial Valley College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. Located in Imperial, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at IVC

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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California

With a ranking of #23, Rio Hondo College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California list. RHCCD is a fairly large school located in Whittier, California that handed out 13 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at RHCCD

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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking, coming in at #24. Santa Rosa Junior College is a fairly large school located in Santa Rosa, California that handed out 13 ’s substance abuse/addiction counseling degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling at SRJC

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California

Saddleback College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Major in California ranking. Saddleback College is a public institution located in Mission Viejo, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Saddleback College Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Report

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