Best Online Counseling Programs in Jamestown, NY (2026)

Jamestown, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,100 to $12,475 per year for indexed programs. Jamestown has a population of about 28,401. Median household income is $44,878 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 Jamestown

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

#1

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, NY 1.5 miles from Jamestown BOC Score50.6
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#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA 38.5 miles from Jamestown BOC Score43.5
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#3

Gannon University

Erie, PA 43.6 miles from Jamestown BOC Score61.8
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#4

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY 50.2 miles from Jamestown BOC Score43.1
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#5

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY 57.3 miles from Jamestown BOC Score52.1
Published tuition$6,100 - $12,475
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 Jamestown

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.


Jamestown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,401Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Chautauqua County1,245 workers, 114 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Jamestown, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Jamestown. The closest is Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NY (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Erie Community College (57.3 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 Jamestown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dunkirk instead of Jamestown?

Dunkirk, NY is 26.9 miles from Jamestown 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 Jamestown an affordable place to study counseling?

Jamestown’s median household income of $44,878 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jamestown 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.