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Best Online Counseling Programs in Gallup, NM (2026)
Gallup, New Mexico has 1 accredited school offering counseling programs. Gallup has a population of about 21,333. Median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Gallup
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Gallup. Distances are calculated from Gallup 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 Gallup. 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 Gallup
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $74,100 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $77,880 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $70,630 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,240 |
| Counselor, All Other | N/A |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $81,290 |
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.
Gallup at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,333 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,466 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Counseling-related employment in McKinley County | 1,305 workers, 205 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Gallup-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Farmington, NM – 91.2 mi away (48,137 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Gallup, NM?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Gallup. The closest is Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, NM (35.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Navajo Technical University (35.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in New Mexico are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,290), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($77,880), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($74,100). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Gallup?
Farmington, NM is 91.2 miles from Gallup 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 Gallup an affordable place to study counseling?
Gallup’s median household income of $57,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallup 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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