Florida Atlantic University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Boca Raton, FL (2026)
Boca Raton, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $16,741 per year for indexed programs. Boca Raton has a population of about 98,833. Median household income is $102,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Boca Raton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Boca Raton. Distances are calculated from Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lynn University
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Online programsYes
Atlantic Technical College
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Online programsYes
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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Online programsYes
Palm Beach State College
Published tuition$3,050 - $16,741
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Boca Raton
Boca Raton is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $57,290 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,166 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $57,110 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,009 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $58,660 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,366 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,430 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $42,408 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $40,175 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,240 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $69,387 |
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.
Boca Raton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,833 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $102,722 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Palm Beach County | 18,119 workers, 3,235 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Boca Raton-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Deerfield Beach, FL – 5.0 mi away (79,764 pop)
- Delray Beach, FL – 5.6 mi away (67,371 pop)
- Coconut Creek, FL – 8.1 mi away (59,405 pop)
- Pompano Beach, FL – 9.2 mi away (109,393 pop)
- Parkland, FL – 9.6 mi away (31,507 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Boca Raton, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Boca Raton. The closest is Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Palm Beach State College (16.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Boca Raton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Boca Raton are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,240), Marriage and Family Therapist ($58,660), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($57,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Deerfield Beach instead of Boca Raton?
Deerfield Beach, FL is 5.0 miles from Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton an affordable place to study counseling?
Boca Raton’s median household income of $102,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boca Raton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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.