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2025 Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate Degree Schools in California

6 Colleges in California
291 Associate Degrees
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #88 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of substance abuse/addiction counseling. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 291 associate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling School for Your Associate Degree

Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate Degree Schools in California The substance abuse/addiction counseling associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for substance abuse/addiction counseling students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for substance abuse/addiction counseling students seeking a an associate degree.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Mt. San Antonio College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Walnut.More information about a associate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Mt. San Antonio College

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Yuba College
Marysville, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Yuba College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Yuba College

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Allan Hancock College is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Allan Hancock College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Maria.More information about a associate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Allan Hancock College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Fresno City College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Fresno City College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from American River College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in substance abuse/addiction counseling from San Diego City College

Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 288 120
Oregon 260 24

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One of 13 majors within the Mental & Social Health Services area of study, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling has other similar majors worth exploring.

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