Imperial Valley College
Published tuition$1,126 - $12,466
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in San Luis, AZ (2026)
San Luis, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $1,126 to $12,466 per year for indexed programs. San Luis has a population of about 35,998. Median household income is $57,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Yuma, AZ metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $70,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to San Luis
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near San Luis. Distances are calculated from San Luis 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 San Luis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Palo Verde College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near San Luis
San Luis is part of the Yuma, AZ metro area (BLS area code 49740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $65,300 | Yuma, AZ | $70,442 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $52,090 | Yuma, AZ | $56,192 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $65,290 | AZ statewide | $70,431 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,790 | Yuma, AZ | $50,475 |
| Counselor, All Other | $59,910 | AZ statewide | $64,628 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $70,300 | Yuma, AZ | $75,836 |
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.
San Luis at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,998 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,364 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Yuma County | 1,838 workers, 171 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other San Luis-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Yuma, AZ – 12.0 mi away (137,936 pop)
- Calexico, CA – 47.5 mi away (40,232 pop)
- El Centro, CA – 53.3 mi away (111,733 pop)
- Brawley, CA – 58.3 mi away (26,231 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near San Luis, AZ?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs near San Luis. The closest is Imperial Valley College in Imperial, CA (51.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Palo Verde College (81.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near San Luis?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near San Luis are: Social and Community Service Manager ($70,300), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($65,300), Marriage and Family Therapist ($65,290). 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 Yuma instead of San Luis?
Yuma, AZ is 12.0 miles from San Luis 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 San Luis an affordable place to study counseling?
San Luis’s median household income of $57,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Luis 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.