Best Online Counseling Programs in Ilion, NY (2026)

Ilion, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,054 to $14,219 per year for indexed programs. Ilion has a population of about 7,636. Median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $80,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Ilion

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Ilion

Ilion is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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.

Ilion at a Glance

Other Ilion-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Utica, NY – 11.1 mi away (114,350 pop)
• Rome, NY – 27.2 mi away (32,128 pop)
• Oneida, NY – 31.8 mi away (21,184 pop)
• Gloversville, NY – 35.1 mi away (27,872 pop)
• Amsterdam, NY – 43.2 mi away (21,351 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Ilion, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Ilion. The closest is Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY (10.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Schenectady County Community College (56.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Ilion are: Social and Community Service Manager ($80,670), Marriage and Family Therapist ($64,430), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,420). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

Utica, NY is 11.1 miles from Ilion 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 Ilion an affordable place to study counseling?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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.