Best Online Counseling Programs in Stamford, CT (2026)

Stamford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Stamford has a population of about 135,806. Median household income is $107,474 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% 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 Stamford

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Stamford

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.

Stamford at a Glance

Other Stamford-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Norwalk, CT – 7.2 mi away (88,438 pop)
• Port Chester, NY – 8.9 mi away (29,524 pop)
• Harrison, NY – 10.0 mi away (28,340 pop)
• White Plains, NY – 11.7 mi away (58,241 pop)
• Glen Cove, NY – 16.5 mi away (27,341 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Stamford, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Stamford. The closest is SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacred Heart University (18.3 miles). 4 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 Stamford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norwalk instead of Stamford?

Norwalk, CT is 7.2 miles from Stamford 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 Stamford an affordable place to study counseling?

Stamford’s median household income of $107,474 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stamford 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.