Best Online Counseling Programs in Auburn, NY (2026)

Auburn, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $19,411 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% 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 Auburn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Auburn

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.

Auburn at a Glance

Other Auburn-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Geneva, NY – 21.5 mi away (29,371 pop)
• Syracuse, NY – 22.7 mi away (407,208 pop)
• Cortland, NY – 30.4 mi away (26,907 pop)
• Ithaca, NY – 34.0 mi away (54,992 pop)
• Oswego, NY – 35.9 mi away (38,208 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Auburn, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Auburn. The closest is Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Finger Lakes Community College (34.4 miles). 4 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 Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study counseling?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn 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.