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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

New Haven, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. New Haven has a population of about 132,893. Median household income is $53,771 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.7% 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 Haven

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

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

Counseling Wages Near New Haven

Occupation	Median 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 Haven at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	132,893	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$53,771	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	37.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other New Haven-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

West Haven, CT – 3.4 mi away (54,516 pop)
City of Milford (balance), CT – 9.3 mi away (52,536 pop)
Shelton, CT – 11.1 mi away (41,334 pop)
Naugatuck, CT – 13.9 mi away (31,392 pop)
Bridgeport, CT – 16.4 mi away (934,289 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near New Haven. The closest is Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacred Heart University (17.7 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 Haven workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of New Haven?

West Haven, CT is 3.4 miles from New Haven 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 Haven an affordable place to study counseling?

New Haven’s median household income of $53,771 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Haven 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.

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