Best Online Counseling Programs in Hartford, CT (2026)

Hartford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $37,227 to $47,064 per year for indexed programs. Hartford has a population of about 119,970. Median household income is $45,300 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Hartford

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Hartford

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.

Hartford at a Glance

Other Hartford-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• New Britain, CT – 8.2 mi away (72,558 pop)
• Bristol, CT – 14.5 mi away (60,147 pop)
• Middletown, CT – 15.2 mi away (46,544 pop)
• Meriden, CT – 16.9 mi away (59,622 pop)
• Waterbury, CT – 23.2 mi away (190,855 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Hartford, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Hartford. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Hartford, CT (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education (23.7 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 Hartford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Britain instead of Hartford?

New Britain, CT is 8.2 miles from Hartford 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 Hartford an affordable place to study counseling?

Hartford’s median household income of $45,300 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hartford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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.