Mental Health Tech Schools in Palm Desert, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Palm Desert, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Mental Health Tech Schools Near Palm Desert, CA

#1

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 50.8 miles away BOC Score 66.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $60,878
  • Out-of-state tuition: $60,878
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 83%
  • Graduation rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 55.5 miles away BOC Score 96.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 472
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA 59.1 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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  • 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410-2798
  • (909) 384-4400
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 1,469
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Alliant International University-San Diego

San Diego, CA 71.6 miles away BOC Score 65.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 42
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA 76.5 miles away BOC Score 35.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 76
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Ashford University

San Diego, CA 77.1 miles away BOC Score 15.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $11,960
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,960
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 9.7%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 2,146
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA 77.4 miles away BOC Score 92.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $16,758
  • Out-of-state tuition: $50,958
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 27%
  • Graduation rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 549
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 78.1 miles away BOC Score 83.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $21,328
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 36%
  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 1,027
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, CA 80.6 miles away BOC Score 44.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $12,540
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,540
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 151
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona, CA 82.1 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)

Next Steps

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