Best Online Counseling Programs in Bangor, ME (2026)

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

Bangor, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Bangor has a population of about 31,663. Median household income is $58,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bangor, ME metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Bangor

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

#1

Husson University

Bangor, ME 0.4 miles from Bangor BOC Score47.2
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#2

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME 2.4 miles from Bangor BOC Score43.4
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#3

Beal University

Bangor, ME 3.2 miles from Bangor BOC Score37.4
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#4

University of Maine

Orono, ME 7.9 miles from Bangor BOC Score53.8
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#5

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 43.4 miles from Bangor BOC Score61.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Bangor

Bangor is part of the Bangor, ME metro area (BLS area code 12620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,970Bangor, ME$62,145
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$51,670Bangor, ME$53,544
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,680ME statewide$74,280
Rehabilitation Counselor$38,550Bangor, ME$39,948
Counselor, All Other$62,190ME statewide$64,446
Social and Community Service Manager$72,150Bangor, ME$74,767

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.

Bangor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,096Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Penobscot County4,060 workers, 294 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Bangor, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Bangor. The closest is Husson University in Bangor, ME (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennebec Valley Community College (43.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Bangor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Bangor are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,150), Marriage and Family Therapist ($71,680), Counselor, All Other ($62,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waterville instead of Bangor?

Waterville, ME is 47.2 miles from Bangor 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 Bangor an affordable place to study counseling?

Bangor’s median household income of $58,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bangor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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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