Mental Health Tech Schools in Scranton, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA

#1

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA 0.6 miles away BOC Score 58.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 323
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 49.4 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 428
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 50.3 miles away BOC Score 81.5
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  • In-state tuition: $10,567
  • Out-of-state tuition: $30,447
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  • Admission rate: 39%
  • Graduation rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 423
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 55.5 miles away BOC Score 62.0
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 130
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ 57.8 miles away BOC Score 57.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $37,732
  • Out-of-state tuition: $37,732
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 83%
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 55
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 61.8 miles away BOC Score 56.7
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 124
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Alvernia University

Reading, PA 76.9 miles away BOC Score 53.0
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 204
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 85.1 miles away BOC Score 73.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,572
  • Out-of-state tuition: $18,822
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 62%
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 100
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 85.8 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 47
  • Online programs available

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#10

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 87 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 432
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

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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