Best Online Counseling Programs in Norco, CA (2026)

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

#1

InterCoast Colleges-Riverside

Riverside, CA 6.9 miles from Norco BOC Score39.5
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#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 7.1 miles from Norco BOC Score56.4
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#3

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA 17.7 miles from Norco BOC Score42.3
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#4

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 18.7 miles from Norco BOC Score96.6
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#5

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA 18.8 miles from Norco BOC Score71.8
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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.

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

MetricValueSource
Population25,211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$125,117Census 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 County58,532 workers, 39,336 establishmentsBLS 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 InterCoast Colleges-Riverside in Riverside, CA (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mt San Antonio College (18.8 miles). 4 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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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.