Best Online Counseling Programs in Geneva, NY (2026)

Geneva, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $82,600 per year for indexed programs. Geneva has a population of about 12,573. Median household income is $68,242 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rochester, NY metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $80,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Geneva

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Geneva

Geneva is part of the Rochester, NY metro area (BLS area code 40380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Geneva at a Glance

Other Geneva-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Auburn, NY – 21.5 mi away (31,263 pop)
• Ithaca, NY – 37.9 mi away (54,992 pop)
• Rochester, NY – 38.3 mi away (714,852 pop)
• Syracuse, NY – 44.1 mi away (407,208 pop)
• Cortland, NY – 44.7 mi away (26,907 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Geneva, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Geneva. The closest is Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, NY (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Onondaga Community College (40.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Geneva?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Geneva are: Social and Community Service Manager ($80,200), Marriage and Family Therapist ($63,800), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Geneva?

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

Geneva’s median household income of $68,242 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Geneva 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.