Best Online Counseling Programs in Redding, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Redding, California has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $1,147 to $12,251 per year for indexed programs. Redding has a population of about 93,268. Median household income is $69,443 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Redding, CA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $74,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Redding

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Redding. Distances are calculated from Redding 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 Redding. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Simpson University

Redding, CA 3.7 miles from Redding BOC Score50.6
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Online programsYes

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#2

Butte College

Oroville, CA 74.1 miles from Redding BOC Score67.3
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Online programsYes

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#3

College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA 96.0 miles from Redding BOC Score42.3
Published tuition$1,147 - $12,251
Online programsYes

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

Counseling Wages Near Redding

Redding is part of the Redding, CA metro area (BLS area code 39820). 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$56,340Redding, CA$55,948
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$58,890Redding, CA$58,481
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,110Redding, CA$70,616
Rehabilitation Counselor$34,320Redding, CA$34,081
Counselor, All Other$48,850CA statewide$48,510
Social and Community Service Manager$74,930Redding, CA$74,409

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.

Redding at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population93,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,443Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Shasta County5,938 workers, 3,943 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Redding, CA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Redding. The closest is Simpson University in Redding, CA (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Redwoods (96.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Redding?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Redding are: Social and Community Service Manager ($74,930), Marriage and Family Therapist ($71,110), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($58,890). 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 Chico instead of Redding?

Chico, CA is 63.2 miles from Redding 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 Redding an affordable place to study counseling?

Redding’s median household income of $69,443 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Redding 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.

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