Best Online Counseling Programs in Sparks, NV (2026)

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

Sparks, Nevada has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Sparks has a population of about 109,106. Median household income is $86,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $67,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Sparks

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Sparks. Distances are calculated from Sparks 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 Sparks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV 5.9 miles from Sparks BOC Score67.3
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#2

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA 46.7 miles from Sparks BOC Score20.5
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#3

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 99.3 miles from Sparks BOC Score51.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Sparks

Sparks is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,720Reno, NV$58,139
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$66,210Reno, NV$65,554
Marriage and Family TherapistN/ANV statewide–
Rehabilitation Counselor$46,080Reno, NV$45,624
Counselor, All Other$40,450Reno, NV$40,050
Social and Community Service Manager$67,340Reno, NV$66,673

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.

Sparks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population109,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Washoe County7,093 workers, 590 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Sparks, NV?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Sparks. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Jessup University (99.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Sparks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Sparks are: Social and Community Service Manager ($67,340), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($66,210), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reno instead of Sparks?

Reno, NV is 7.4 miles from Sparks 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 Sparks an affordable place to study counseling?

Sparks’s median household income of $86,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sparks 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.

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