Best Counseling Schools Near Norco, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norco, California has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Norco has a population of about 25,211. Median household income is $125,117 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor at a median $96,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Norco

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Norco, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norco city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Norco. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 3.0 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 7.1 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 9.9 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont, CA 15.3 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 17.6 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 18.7 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 19.5 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA 19.6 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,697
Avg net price $29,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Norco

Norco is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $57,880 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,398
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $96,780 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $90,959
Marriage and Family Therapist $68,570 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $64,445
Rehabilitation Counselor $41,930 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $39,408
Counselor, All Other $46,190 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $43,412
Social and Community Service Manager $79,570 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $74,784

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.

Norco at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,211 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $125,117 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Riverside County 58,532 workers, 39,336 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Norco, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Norco. The closest is La Sierra University in Riverside, CA (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is InterCoast Colleges-Riverside (15.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Norco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Norco are: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($96,780), Social and Community Service Manager ($79,570), Marriage and Family Therapist ($68,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eastvale instead of Norco?

Eastvale, CA is 3.1 miles from Norco 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 Norco an affordable place to study counseling?

Norco’s median household income of $125,117 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norco 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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Other Programs Available in Norco

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Data verified: September 6, 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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