Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Associate's CIP 51.1502

Total Graduates

60

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

10%

6 of 60

Female Graduates

90%

54 of 60

Annual Tuition

$4,800

In-state rate

Program Popularity

#3
of 52 colleges nationally
94.2%
Produces more graduates than 94.2% of colleges offering this program
1,124
Total national graduates (Associate's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
Degree Level Associate's
CIP Code 51.1502
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 60 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 10% male, 90% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Psychiatric technicians

Primary Occupation
$42,590
Median Annual Salary
$32,980 $60,150
10th percentile 90th percentile
136,300 employed nationally +20% projected growth

Related Occupations

Psychiatric aides -0.4%
$41,590

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

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

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.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
I
Investigative
C
Conventional

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Analytical
Curious
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Speaking
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Helping others
Knowledge

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value speaking?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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