Best Online Counseling Programs in Oro Valley, AZ (2026)

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

Oro Valley, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Oro Valley has a population of about 47,595. Median household income is $105,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tucson, AZ metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $74,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Oro Valley

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Oro Valley. Distances are calculated from Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 13.2 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score69.5
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#2

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 13.9 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score53.7
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#3

Tohono O'odham Community College

Sells, AZ 63.3 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score49.1
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#4

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 76.2 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score27.1
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#5

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ 76.7 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score53.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Oro Valley

Oro Valley is part of the Tucson, AZ metro area (BLS area code 46060). 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$61,250Tucson, AZ$63,209
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$54,930Tucson, AZ$56,687
Marriage and Family Therapist$74,360Tucson, AZ$76,739
Rehabilitation Counselor$42,730Tucson, AZ$44,097
Counselor, All Other$59,910AZ statewide$61,827
Social and Community Service Manager$74,260Tucson, AZ$76,636

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.

Oro Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,595Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$105,342Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Pima County13,584 workers, 1,097 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Oro Valley, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Oro Valley. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (13.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chandler-Gilbert Community College (76.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Oro Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Oro Valley are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($74,360), Social and Community Service Manager ($74,260), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($61,250). 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 Marana instead of Oro Valley?

Marana, AZ is 10.5 miles from Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley an affordable place to study counseling?

Oro Valley’s median household income of $105,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oro Valley 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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Other Programs Available in Oro Valley

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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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