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Best Online Counseling Programs in Elko, NV (2026)
Elko, Nevada has 1 accredited school offering counseling programs. Elko has a population of about 20,624. Median household income is $75,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nevada, the top-earning counseling-related role is Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor at a median $66,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Elko
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Elko. Distances are calculated from Elko 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 Elko. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Elko
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nevada, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $57,210 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $66,710 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | N/A |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $40,120 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,440 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $65,570 |
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.
Elko at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,624 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $75,630 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in Elko County | 631 workers, 50 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Elko, NV?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Elko. The closest is Great Basin College in Elko, NV (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Great Basin College (0.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Nevada?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Nevada are: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($66,710), Social and Community Service Manager ($65,570), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($57,210). Wages for Elko workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Is Elko an affordable place to study counseling?
Elko’s median household income of $75,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elko while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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.