University of Southern Maine
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Biddeford, ME (2026)
Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,720 to $23,210 per year for indexed programs. Biddeford has a population of about 22,463. Median household income is $69,794 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $74,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Biddeford
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Biddeford. Distances are calculated from Biddeford 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 Biddeford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Lakes Region Community College
Published tuition$6,720 - $22,877
Online programs--
Northern Essex Community College
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Online programsYes
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Published tuition$7,200 - $23,210
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Biddeford
Biddeford is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $62,300 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,138 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $61,130 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $59,990 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,680 | ME statewide | $70,343 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $66,480 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $65,240 |
| Counselor, All Other | $66,140 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,907 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $74,650 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $73,258 |
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.
Biddeford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,463 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,794 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in York County | 740 workers, 363 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Biddeford-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- South Portland, ME – 13.9 mi away (25,577 pop)
- Sanford, ME – 15.6 mi away (29,139 pop)
- Portland, ME – 17.1 mi away (206,193 pop)
- Rochester, NH – 28.9 mi away (30,345 pop)
- Dover, NH – 29.1 mi away (91,514 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Biddeford, ME?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Biddeford. The closest is University of Southern Maine in Portland, ME (16.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is NHTI-Concord’s Community College (56.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Biddeford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Biddeford are: Social and Community Service Manager ($74,650), Marriage and Family Therapist ($71,680), Rehabilitation Counselor ($66,480). 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 South Portland instead of Biddeford?
South Portland, ME is 13.9 miles from Biddeford 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 Biddeford an affordable place to study counseling?
Biddeford’s median household income of $69,794 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Biddeford 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.