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Georgia Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselors: Schools and Careers

Career Information for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors in Georgia

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Fast Facts for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors in Georgia

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Augusta
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Atlanta
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Atlanta

Salaries for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors in Georgia

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Augusta. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors in Georgia are listed below.

Selected Substance Abuse Counselor Training Schools in Georgia

These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).

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University of Phoenix
Alpharetta, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Duluth, Marietta, McDonough, Sandy Springs, Savannah

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Counseling/Mental Health Counseling, MS In Counseling/Community Counseling, MS In Counseling/Mental Health Counseling, MS In Psychology, Online Program - MS In Psychology, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Argosy University
Atlanta

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Doctor Of Education (EdD) In Counseling Psychology, Master Of Arts (MA) In Community Counseling, Master Of Arts (MA) In Counseling Psychology, Master Of Arts (MA) In Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, ...
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

South University Campus
Savannah

South University (AU) provides online and campus based classes, which are all rooted in the foundation of excellence the school has been known for since 1899.

  • Programs: Arts In Psychology, Master Of Arts In Professional Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Selected Online Schools for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselors in Georgia

SchoolLocationsDegreesQuick Info
University of Phoenix OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Walden UniversityOnlineBachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Grand Canyon UniversityOnlineBachelor, MasterGet Info
South UniversityOnlineBachelorGet Info
Kaplan University OnlineOnlineBachelor, MasterGet Info
Argosy University OnlineOnlineBachelor, DoctorateGet Info
Baker College OnlineOnlineBachelorGet Info
Stratford Career InstituteOnlineDiplomaGet Info

More Georgia Substance Abuse Counselor Training Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
Agnes Scott CollegeDecaturMasters892
Albany State UniversityAlbanyMasters4,033
Andrew CollegeCuthbertAssociate271
Armstrong Atlantic State UniversitySavannahMasters6,848
Atlanta Christian CollegeEast PointBachelor395
Augusta State UniversityAugustaMasters6,588
Beacon UniversityColumbusDoctorate204
Berry CollegeMount BerryMasters1,858
Brenau UniversityGainesvilleMasters2,577
Brewton-Parker CollegeMount VernonBachelor1,034
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlantaDoctorate4,271
Columbus State UniversityColumbusMasters7,593
Covenant CollegeLookout MountainMasters1,343
Emmanuel College Franklin SpringsFranklin SpringsBachelor658
Emory UniversityAtlantaDoctorate & First Professional12,570
Fort Valley State UniversityFort ValleyMasters2,562
Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgevilleMasters6,249
Georgia Highlands CollegeRomeAssociate4,346
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboroDoctorate16,841
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericusMasters2,405
Georgia State UniversityAtlantaDoctorate & First Professional27,134
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesawMasters20,607
LaGrange CollegeLagrangeMasters1,091
Mercer UniversityMaconDoctorate7,308
Morehouse CollegeAtlantaBachelor2,810
North Georgia College & State UniversityDahlonegaMasters5,227
Oglethorpe UniversityAtlantaMasters1,020
Paine CollegeAugustaBachelor917
Piedmont CollegeDemorestMasters2,283
Reinhardt CollegeWaleskaMasters1,028
Spelman CollegeAtlantaBachelor2,343
Toccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsBachelor969
University of GeorgiaAthensDoctorate & First Professional33,831
University of West GeorgiaCarrolltonDoctorate10,677
Valdosta State UniversityValdostaDoctorate11,280
Wesleyan CollegeMaconMasters691

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Georgia. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselors

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselors relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.
Metro AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

GEORGIA

   
Augusta140$37,9201.4
Macon60$37,8201.3
Atlanta600$37,8900.5
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