Mental Health Tech Schools in Trenton, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ

#1

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 5.9 miles away BOC Score 64.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 193
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA 8.7 miles away BOC Score 42.0
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 28
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA 24.2 miles away BOC Score 64.3
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 140
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA 26.5 miles away BOC Score 68.8
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,252
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, PA 27.2 miles away BOC Score 52.9
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 680
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 27.6 miles away BOC Score 75.5
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 293
  • Online programs available

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#7

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, PA 28.3 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 29.2 miles away BOC Score 71.6
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,076
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 29.5 miles away BOC Score 83.3
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 758
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 38.9 miles away BOC Score 56.7
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 124
  • Online programs available

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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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