Best Online Counseling Programs in New Britain, CT (2026)

New Britain, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. New Britain has a population of about 73,301. Median household income is $57,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% 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 New Britain

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

#1

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 1.6 miles from New Britain BOC Score63.6
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#2

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 8.0 miles from New Britain BOC Score60.9
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#3

Connecticut State Community College

Hartford, CT 8.7 miles from New Britain BOC Score47.6
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#4

Post University

Waterbury, CT 18.1 miles from New Britain BOC Score22.3
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#5

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 24.7 miles from New Britain BOC Score49.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near New Britain

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.


New Britain at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population73,301Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,036Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near New Britain, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near New Britain. The closest is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albertus Magnus College (24.7 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 New Britain workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

Bristol, CT is 8.0 miles from New Britain 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 New Britain an affordable place to study counseling?

New Britain’s median household income of $57,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Britain 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.