Best Online Counseling Programs in Flagstaff, AZ (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Flagstaff, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Flagstaff has a population of about 76,333. Median household income is $68,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flagstaff, AZ metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Flagstaff

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Flagstaff. Distances are calculated from Flagstaff city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Flagstaff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 2.1 miles from Flagstaff BOC Score60.3
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#2

Prescott College

Prescott, AZ 65.9 miles from Flagstaff BOC Score36.1
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#3

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 97.1 miles from Flagstaff BOC Score61.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Flagstaff

Flagstaff is part of the Flagstaff, AZ metro area (BLS area code 22380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$63,560Flagstaff, AZ$63,370
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$52,410Flagstaff, AZ$52,253
Marriage and Family Therapist$65,290AZ statewide$65,095
Rehabilitation Counselor$48,640Flagstaff, AZ$48,495
Counselor, All Other$59,910AZ statewide$59,731
Social and Community Service Manager$78,220Flagstaff, AZ$77,986

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Flagstaff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population76,333Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,041Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Coconino County1,692 workers, 209 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Flagstaff, AZ?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Flagstaff. The closest is Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Digital Immersion (97.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Flagstaff?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Flagstaff are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,220), Marriage and Family Therapist ($65,290), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($63,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Prescott Valley instead of Flagstaff?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 56.8 miles from Flagstaff and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Flagstaff an affordable place to study counseling?

Flagstaff’s median household income of $68,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flagstaff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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