Best Online Counseling Programs in Lewiston, ME (2026)

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

Lewiston, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Lewiston has a population of about 37,886. Median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Lewiston

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

#1

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 25.0 miles from Lewiston BOC Score35.8
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#2

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 30.1 miles from Lewiston BOC Score51.5
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#3

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 39.0 miles from Lewiston BOC Score46.1
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#4

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME 39.8 miles from Lewiston BOC Score48.7
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#5

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 44.4 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston

Lewiston is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). 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$55,480Lewiston-Auburn, ME$58,585
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$59,500Lewiston-Auburn, ME$62,830
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,680ME statewide$75,692
Rehabilitation Counselor$51,150ME statewide$54,013
Counselor, All Other$62,190ME statewide$65,671
Social and Community Service Manager$77,080Lewiston-Auburn, ME$81,394

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.

Lewiston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,886Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Androscoggin County495 workers, 235 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Lewiston, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Lewiston. The closest is University of Maine at Augusta in Augusta, ME (25.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennebec Valley Community College (44.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Lewiston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Lewiston are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,080), 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 Auburn instead of Lewiston?

Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study counseling?

Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston 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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