2024 Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools
168
Colleges in the United States
5,915
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
A degree in
substance abuse/addiction counseling is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #254 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 168 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for substance abuse/addiction counseling students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,915 degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling School
The substance abuse/addiction counseling program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling rankings. We derive our Best Overall Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the substance abuse/addiction counseling degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MN
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were about 7 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesIt is hard to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
There were approximately 11 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterAny student pursuing a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling needs to look into Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 9 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SD
39
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
USD is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Vermillion. A Best Colleges rank of #386 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 39 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from University of South DakotaAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WI
Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #473 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Central Technical College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 20 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at North Central Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Northcentral Technical CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
282
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 282 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Grand Canyon UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NY
Located in the large city of Brooklyn, KCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 81st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 10 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at KCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Kingsborough Community CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MD
43
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
AACC is a large public college located in the suburb of Arnold. This college ranks 8th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were approximately 43 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Anne Arundel Community CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
25th
Most Popular In CA
43
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #236 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cuesta College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 43 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Cuesta CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In TX
31
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Waco. This college ranks 23rd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 31 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from McLennan Community CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MN
34
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the small city of Mankato. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.
There were about 34 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Minnesota State University - MankatoMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were approximately 11 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Drexel UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
127
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Walnut. This college ranks 105th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 127 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Mt. San Antonio CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
47
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 47 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Liberty UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
47
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were approximately 47 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Baltimore City Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Baltimore City Community CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 9 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Wake Forest UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
48
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Metro State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Saint Paul. This university ranks 22nd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 48 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Metro State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Metropolitan State UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
115
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 15th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were roughly 115 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at CCBC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Community College of Baltimore CountyAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In WA
Located in the rural area of Aberdeen, GHC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 46th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were about 5 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at GHC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Grays Harbor CollegeIWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Marion. This university ranks 12th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were roughly 19 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Indiana Wesleyan UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
54
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #362 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 54 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from El Centro CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In TX
35
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 35th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 35 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Tarrant County College DistrictAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 18 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from North Shore Community CollegeLocated in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 20th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 9 substance abuse/addiction counseling students who graduated with this degree at Highline in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Highline College