Mental Health Tech Schools in Altoona, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 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 Altoona, PA

#1

Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, PA 11 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 143
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA 39.2 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 584
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA 55.7 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 245
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD 61.8 miles away BOC Score 53.1
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 282
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 62.3 miles away BOC Score 60.3
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 112
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD 66 miles away BOC Score 56.0
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 154
  • Online programs available

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#7

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD 69.8 miles away BOC Score 62.1
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 567
  • Online programs available

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#8

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 81.8 miles away BOC Score 73.3
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 1,051
  • Online programs available

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#9

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA 82.3 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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  • In-state tuition: $35,874
  • Out-of-state tuition: $35,874
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  • Admission rate: 87%
  • Graduation rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 64
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 83.7 miles away BOC Score 71.0
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 421
  • Online programs available

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Pennsylvania Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $43,930 $21.12 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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