Best Online Counseling Programs in Loveland, CO (2026)

Loveland, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $12,896 to $33,751 per year for indexed programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $93,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Loveland

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

#1

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 10.7 miles from Loveland BOC Score69.5
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 19.4 miles from Loveland BOC Score54.9
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#3

Naropa University

Boulder, CO 29.8 miles from Loveland BOC Score26.6
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#4

Regis University

Denver, CO 43.4 miles from Loveland BOC Score62.1
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#5

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 46.8 miles from Loveland BOC Score37.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Loveland

Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). 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$71,120Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$70,346
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$65,720Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$65,005
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,700CO statewide$60,040
Rehabilitation Counselor$63,620Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$62,928
Counselor, All Other$66,680CO statewide$65,955
Social and Community Service Manager$93,590Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$92,572

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.


Loveland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population77,350Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,592Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Larimer County6,013 workers, 907 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Loveland, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Loveland. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Denver (46.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Loveland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Loveland are: Social and Community Service Manager ($93,590), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($71,120), Counselor, All Other ($66,680). 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 Johnstown instead of Loveland?

Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland 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 Loveland an affordable place to study counseling?

Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland 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.