Best Online Counseling Programs in Evans, CO (2026)

Evans, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $10,017 to $33,751 per year for indexed programs. Evans has a population of about 22,265. Median household income is $72,926 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $98,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Evans

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

#1

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 3.9 miles from Evans BOC Score54.9
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#2

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 23.1 miles from Evans BOC Score69.5
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
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#3

Naropa University

Boulder, CO 37.0 miles from Evans BOC Score26.6
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#4

Regis University

Denver, CO 42.7 miles from Evans BOC Score62.1
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#5

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 45.2 miles from Evans BOC Score61.7
Published tuition$10,017 - $28,209
Online programsYes

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


Counseling Wages Near Evans

Evans is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,580Greeley, CO$59,461
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$60,820Greeley, CO$60,699
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,700CO statewide$60,579
Rehabilitation Counselor$42,350Greeley, CO$42,265
Counselor, All Other$66,680CO statewide$66,547
Social and Community Service Manager$98,480Greeley, CO$98,283

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.


Evans at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,265Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,926Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Weld County3,039 workers, 578 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Evans, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Evans. The closest is University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (45.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Evans?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Evans are: Social and Community Service Manager ($98,480), Counselor, All Other ($66,680), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greeley instead of Evans?

Greeley, CO is 3.7 miles from Evans 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 Evans an affordable place to study counseling?

Evans’s median household income of $72,926 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Evans while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.