Mental Health Tech Schools in Columbia, SC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Columbia, South 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 Columbia, SC

#1

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 7.6 miles away BOC Score 74.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,247
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC 7.6 miles away BOC Score 18.3
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 49
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, SC 34.2 miles away BOC Score 51.5
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 474
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC 64.1 miles away BOC Score 48.4
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 427
  • Online programs available

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#5

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 72.3 miles away BOC Score 44.2
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 67
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 73.6 miles away BOC Score 54.4
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 443
  • Online programs available

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#7

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 81.7 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 5,637
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Gaston College

Dallas, NC 89.4 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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  • In-state tuition: $3,186
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,330
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  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,444
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 89.5 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 936
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, NC 90.7 miles away BOC Score 49.0
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 606
  • Online programs available

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South Carolina Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

South Carolina
South Carolina Median Pay $40,970 $19.70 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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