Best Online Counseling Programs in City of Milford (balance), CT (2026)

City of Milford (balance), Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. City of Milford (balance) has a population of about 52,536. In Connecticut, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $86,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to City of Milford (balance)

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

#1

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 6.9 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score56.1
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#2

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 9.5 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score66.5
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#3

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 9.5 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score54.8
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#4

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 10.4 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score49.2
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#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.1 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score74.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near City of Milford (balance)

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$63,590
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$73,910
Marriage and Family Therapist$86,250
Rehabilitation Counselor$56,340
Counselor, All Other$53,310
Social and Community Service Manager$75,520

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near City of Milford (balance), CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near City of Milford (balance). The closest is University of New Haven in West Haven, CT (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fairfield University (11.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Connecticut are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($86,250), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,520), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($73,910). Wages for City of Milford (balance) workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of City of Milford (balance)?

West Haven, CT is 6.0 miles from City of Milford (balance) 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.

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.