Mental Health Tech Schools in Paramus, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Paramus, New Jersey. 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 Paramus, NJ

#1

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ 4.1 miles away BOC Score 59.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $38,004
  • Out-of-state tuition: $38,004
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 91%
  • Graduation rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 146
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Manhattan University

Riverdale, NY 9.1 miles away BOC Score 70.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $53,400
  • Out-of-state tuition: $53,400
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 79%
  • Graduation rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 68
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Yeshiva University

New York, NY 9.9 miles away BOC Score 72.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 188
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY 10.5 miles away BOC Score 66.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 239
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

CUNY City College

New York, NY 10.9 miles away BOC Score 73.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 101
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Fordham University

Bronx, NY 11.2 miles away BOC Score 73.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 161
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 11.7 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 359
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY 12.8 miles away BOC Score 71.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 3,763
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY 13.5 miles away BOC Score 71.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Touro University

New York, NY 13.8 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 438
  • 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)

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