Best Online Counseling Programs in Pueblo, CO (2026)

Pueblo, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,776 to $23,800 per year for indexed programs. Pueblo has a population of about 111,514. Median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pueblo, CO metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Pueblo

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Pueblo. Distances are calculated from Pueblo city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Pueblo

Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

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.

Pueblo at a Glance

Other Pueblo-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Fountain, CO – 28.9 mi away (28,753 pop)
• Canon City, CO – 35.0 mi away (27,600 pop)
• Colorado Springs, CO – 42.0 mi away (624,789 pop)
• Castle Rock, CO – 77.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
• Parker, CO – 85.9 mi away (51,163 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Pueblo, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Pueblo. The closest is Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, CO (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (99.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Pueblo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Pueblo are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,150), Counselor, All Other ($66,680), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,700). 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 Fountain instead of Pueblo?

Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo 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 Pueblo an affordable place to study counseling?

Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo 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.