Mental Health Tech Schools in Newark, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Newark, New Jersey. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Mental Health Tech Schools Near Newark, NJ

#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 4 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 432
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Kean University

Union, NJ 4.5 miles away BOC Score 65.1
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 755
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY 8.7 miles away BOC Score 87.7
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  • One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave at 24th St) New York, NY 10010
  • (646) 312-1000
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 457
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Pace University

New York, NY 8.8 miles away BOC Score 58.9
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 547
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY 8.9 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 96
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

New York University

New York, NY 9.2 miles away BOC Score 76.9
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 3,806
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY 10.1 miles away BOC Score 71.6
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  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 3,763
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Touro University

New York, NY 10.3 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY 11.3 miles away BOC Score 71.9
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY 12.4 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 884
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

New Jersey Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $54,040 $25.98 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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Career Overview

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