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2024 Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

4 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
44 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #231 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of substance abuse/addiction counseling. Combined, these schools handed out 44 master's degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling School for Your Master's Degree

Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of substance abuse/addiction counseling for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 master's degree.

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The substance abuse/addiction counseling school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling in the Great Lakes Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Indiana Wesleyan University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. IWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Marion.More information about a master’s in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Detroit Mercy if you want to pursue a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Located in the large city of Detroit, Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in substance abuse/addiction counseling from University of Detroit Mercy

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Central Michigan University if you want to pursue a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Central Michigan University

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Governors State University
University Park, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

Governors State University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in substance abuse/addiction counseling. Located in the rural area of University Park, GSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in substance abuse/addiction counseling from Governors State University

Best Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Colleges by State

Explore the best substance abuse/addiction counseling schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 553 29
Michigan 476 7
Indiana 375 8

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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling is one of 13 different types of Mental & Social Health Services programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 893
Clinical/Medical Social Work 370
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 138
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 61
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 58
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 52
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 25

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