Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.1502

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

38%

22 of 58

Female Graduates

62%

36 of 58

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,340

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,340 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Cuesta College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 51.1502

Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 58 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 38% male, 62% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Cuesta College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Psychiatric Technician C.A.	78%	—	—	—
ADDICTION TREATMENT STUDIES, C.S.	18%	—	—	—

In the Psychiatric Technician C.A. program at Cuesta College, 78% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the ADDICTION TREATMENT STUDIES, C.S. program at Cuesta College, 18% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Psychiatric Aides

Average Starting Salary

$41,590

10-Year Job Growth

-0.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Psychiatric Aides SOC: 31-1133	$33,272	-0.4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Psychiatric Technicians SOC: 29-2053	$34,072	+20%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$31,193

Peak Salary

$51,988

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (5)

● Social Perceptiveness

● Speaking

● Service Orientation

● Monitoring

● Active Listening

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Cuesta College

Location San Luis Obispo, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,340

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,000

Average Net Price $16,541

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Program Information

CIP Code: 51.1502

CIP Family: 51

IPEDS ID: