Mental Health Tech Schools in Jacksonville, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Jacksonville, North Carolina. 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 Jacksonville, NC

#1

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 36.1 miles away BOC Score 49.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,578
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,722
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 481
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC 36.4 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 500
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Pamlico Community College

Grantsboro, NC 39.5 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 135
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 55.7 miles away BOC Score 53.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,518
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Sampson Community College

Clinton, NC 58.1 miles away BOC Score 40.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 662

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, NC 60.5 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 729
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 60.7 miles away BOC Score 68.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 1,271
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC 79.9 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 357
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC 90.5 miles away BOC Score 52.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 800
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 97.3 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 5,606
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

North Carolina Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $40,630 $19.54 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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