Best Online Counseling Programs in Peoria, IL (2026)

Peoria, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $17,251 per year for indexed programs. Peoria has a population of about 112,126. Median household income is $58,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Peoria, IL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $74,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Peoria

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Peoria

Peoria is part of the Peoria, IL metro area (BLS area code 37900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

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.

Peoria at a Glance

Other Peoria-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• East Peoria, IL – 6.6 mi away (22,939 pop)
• Pekin, IL – 12.7 mi away (33,038 pop)
• Normal, IL – 36.5 mi away (54,264 pop)
• Bloomington, IL – 38.9 mi away (135,015 pop)
• Galesburg, IL – 42.1 mi away (34,620 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Peoria, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Peoria. The closest is Bradley University in Peoria, IL (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Illinois Springfield (70.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Peoria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Peoria are: Social and Community Service Manager ($74,060), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,970), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($59,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in East Peoria instead of Peoria?

East Peoria, IL is 6.6 miles from Peoria 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 Peoria an affordable place to study counseling?

Peoria’s median household income of $58,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peoria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.