Best Recovery Coach Programs in California (2026)

Quick answer: This page lists accredited recovery coach schools and programs in California, with local employment data and per-school details to help you compare options.

Programs sits within the California recovery coach workforce, served by accredited training providers.

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 114 miles, ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Galaxy Medical College

North Hollywood, CA 107.3 miles away BOC Score 62.5
Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact
  • 6400 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 115 North Hollywood, CA 91606-1593
  • (818) 509-9970
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 86.1%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 18
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $26,966 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Ventura College

Ventura, CA 81.6 miles away BOC Score 61.1
Tuition $1,426 in-state / $9,615 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38.5%
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 676
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,753 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#3

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA 71.9 miles away BOC Score 56.7
Tuition $1,240 in-state / $10,432 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33.6%
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 516
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,514 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Glendale Community College

Glendale, CA 114.2 miles away BOC Score 55.8
Tuition $1,191 in-state / $10,935 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37.4%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 358
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,295 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#5

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA 61.2 miles away BOC Score 55.3
Tuition $1,156 in-state / $9,892 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 26.3%
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1502
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,202 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA 82.9 miles away BOC Score 55.2
Tuition $1,350 in-state / $11,010 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 48.3%
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 806
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,231 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#7

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA 90.1 miles away BOC Score 54.5
Tuition $1,426 in-state / $9,615 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34.2%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 736
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,137 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Porterville College

Porterville, CA 51.1 miles away BOC Score 44.8
Tuition $1,438 in-state / $11,308 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33.8%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 250
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $36,940 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#9

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA 101.5 miles away BOC Score 44.6
Tuition $1,238 in-state / $10,572 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46.3%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 571
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,321 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 93.5 miles away BOC Score 41.3
Tuition $1,334 in-state / $10,154 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 23.5%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1567
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,885 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#11

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA 91.9 miles away BOC Score 40.9
Tuition $1,124 in-state / $9,548 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34.4%
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 1161
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,723 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Cerro Coso Community College

Ridgecrest, CA 104.6 miles away BOC Score 20.7
Tuition $1,384 in-state / $11,254 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24.7%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 455
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,300 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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Recovery-Coach Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $51,850 $24.93/hr
Average Salary $56,180 $27.01/hr

Salary Range

$38,810 10th pctl
$51,850 Median
$77,180 90th pctl
10th Percentile $38,810 $18.66/hr
25th Percentile $45,640 $21.94/hr
75th Percentile $62,540 $30.07/hr
90th Percentile $77,180 $37.11/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed61,660
Growth (2024-2034)11.4%
Annual Openings7,800
Jobs per 1,0000.4

Community Health Workers (21-1094) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does recovery coach training take in California?

Recovery coach certificate programs in California typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How many recovery coach schools are in California?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)