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Best Online Counseling Programs in Farmington, NM (2026)
Farmington, New Mexico has 1 accredited school offering counseling programs. Farmington has a population of about 46,339. Median household income is $63,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Farmington, NM metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor at a median $78,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Farmington
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Farmington. Distances are calculated from Farmington 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 Farmington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Farmington
Farmington is part of the Farmington, NM metro area (BLS area code 22140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $73,070 | Farmington, NM | $83,318 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $78,440 | Farmington, NM | $89,441 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $70,630 | NM statewide | $80,536 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,240 | NM statewide | $55,006 |
| Counselor, All Other | N/A | NM statewide | – |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $74,190 | Farmington, NM | $84,595 |
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.
Farmington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,339 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,745 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in San Juan County | 1,954 workers, 276 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Farmington-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Gallup, NM – 91.2 mi away (24,172 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Farmington, NM?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Farmington. The closest is Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, NM (73.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Navajo Technical University (73.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Farmington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Farmington are: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($78,440), Social and Community Service Manager ($74,190), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($73,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Gallup instead of Farmington?
Gallup, NM is 91.2 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study counseling?
Farmington’s median household income of $63,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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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