University of Arizona
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Sierra Vista, AZ (2026)
Sierra Vista, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Sierra Vista has a population of about 45,203. Median household income is $69,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Sierra Vista
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Sierra Vista. Distances are calculated from Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Pima Community College
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Tohono O'odham Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area (BLS area code 43420). 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 | $64,950 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $72,814 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $52,480 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $58,834 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $65,290 | AZ statewide | $73,195 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,330 | AZ statewide | $54,182 |
| Counselor, All Other | $59,910 | AZ statewide | $67,164 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $72,500 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $81,278 |
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.
Sierra Vista at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,203 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,783 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Cochise County | 834 workers, 156 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sierra Vista-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Nogales, AZ – 39.0 mi away (30,771 pop)
- Sahuarita, AZ – 46.0 mi away (46,385 pop)
- Tucson, AZ – 52.6 mi away (860,333 pop)
- Oro Valley, AZ – 70.9 mi away (43,781 pop)
- Marana, AZ – 77.8 mi away (43,474 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Sierra Vista, AZ?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Sierra Vista. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (59.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tohono O’odham Community College (95.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Sierra Vista?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Sierra Vista are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,500), Marriage and Family Therapist ($65,290), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($64,950). 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 Nogales instead of Sierra Vista?
Nogales, AZ is 39.0 miles from Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista an affordable place to study counseling?
Sierra Vista’s median household income of $69,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sierra Vista 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.