Best Online Counseling Programs in Waterville, ME (2026)

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

Waterville, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Waterville has a population of about 16,704. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Waterville

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

#1

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 1.3 miles from Waterville BOC Score46.1
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#2

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 4.4 miles from Waterville BOC Score61.5
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#3

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 15.8 miles from Waterville BOC Score35.8
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#4

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME 25.6 miles from Waterville BOC Score48.7
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#5

Beal University

Bangor, ME 46.2 miles from Waterville BOC Score37.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Waterville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,970
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$58,630
Marriage and Family Therapist$71,680
Rehabilitation Counselor$51,150
Counselor, All Other$62,190
Social and Community Service Manager$76,160

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.

Waterville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,704Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,489Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Kennebec County2,660 workers, 250 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Waterville, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Waterville. The closest is Thomas College in Waterville, ME (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Beal University (46.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Maine are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,160), Marriage and Family Therapist ($71,680), Counselor, All Other ($62,190). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?

Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville 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 Waterville an affordable place to study counseling?

Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville 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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