Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, MN

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.1502

Total Graduates

8

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

25%

2 of 8

Female Graduates

75%

6 of 8

Annual Tuition & Fees

$5,908

In-state, incl. fees

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 8 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 25% male, 75% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Minnesota State Community and Technical 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.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health47%35%37%$3,916

In the Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 35% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 47% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $3,916 (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

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
$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

Location Fergus Falls, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,908
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,908
Average Net Price $11,802

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.1502
CIP Family: 51
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