Best Online Counseling Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $12,200 per year for indexed programs. Grass Valley has a population of about 14,126. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning counseling-related role is Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor at a median $86,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Grass Valley

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Grass Valley. Distances are calculated from Grass Valley city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Grass Valley

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.

Grass Valley at a Glance

Other Grass Valley-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Lincoln, CA – 27.3 mi away (47,030 pop)
• Rocklin, CA – 30.6 mi away (62,787 pop)
• Yuba City, CA – 31.8 mi away (120,159 pop)
• Oroville, CA – 33.3 mi away (45,445 pop)
• Roseville, CA – 34.5 mi away (132,671 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (29.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova (48.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in California are: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($86,500), Social and Community Service Manager ($83,210), Marriage and Family Therapist ($67,300). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study counseling?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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.