Best Online Counseling Programs in Amsterdam, NY (2026)

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

Amsterdam, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,054 to $52,773 per year for indexed programs. Amsterdam has a population of about 18,162. Median household income is $50,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Amsterdam

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

#1

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

Johnstown, NY 10.1 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score55.0
Published tuition$6,054 - $14,219
Online programsYes

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#2

Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady, NY 15.0 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score43.1
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#3

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 22.6 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score49.7
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#4

University at Albany

Albany, NY 25.5 miles from Amsterdam BOC Score75.3
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#5

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY 28.1 miles from Amsterdam
Published tuition$37,452 - $52,773
Online programsYes

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Amsterdam

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,450
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$71,610
Marriage and Family Therapist$64,430
Rehabilitation Counselor$47,960
Counselor, All Other$58,500
Social and Community Service Manager$95,980

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.

Amsterdam at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,162Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Montgomery County41 workers, 46 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, NY (10.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The College of Saint Rose (28.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in New York are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,980), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($71,610), Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,430). Wages for Amsterdam workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gloversville instead of Amsterdam?

Gloversville, NY is 10.8 miles from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam an affordable place to study counseling?

Amsterdam’s median household income of $50,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amsterdam while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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