Mental Health Tech Schools in Gardena, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Gardena, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Mental Health Tech Schools Near Gardena, CA

#1

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles, CA 4.2 miles away BOC Score 62.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 132
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 9.3 miles away BOC Score 80.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1,462
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

The Chicago School at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 11.1 miles away BOC Score 32.6
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  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 105
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 16.8 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,701

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

La Puente, CA 21.4 miles away BOC Score 74.6
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 978

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

InterCoast Colleges-West Covina

West Covina, CA 26.5 miles away BOC Score 54.5
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  • 2235 East Garvey Ave. North Suite B West Covina, CA 91791
  • (626) 337-6800
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 545
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 28.3 miles away BOC Score 58.8
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 12
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA 28.7 miles away BOC Score 71.8
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  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 2,479
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA 31.7 miles away BOC Score 90.2
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  • In-state tuition: $15,722
  • Out-of-state tuition: $49,922
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  • Admission rate: 29%
  • Graduation rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona, CA 34 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 128
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $49,140 $23.62 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,130 $21.70 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2053 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Clinical hours in behavioral health or psychiatric facilities
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation training
  • State certification or licensing requirements
  • CPR/BLS and First Aid certification included
  • Medication administration training (where permitted)

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