Best Online Counseling Programs in Olean, NY (2026)

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

Olean, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $6,100 to $12,475 per year for indexed programs. Olean has a population of about 13,798. Median household income is $47,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% 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 Olean

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

#1

Alfred University

Alfred, NY 35.0 miles from Olean BOC Score42.1
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#2

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, NY 40.4 miles from Olean BOC Score50.6
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#3

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY 50.6 miles from Olean BOC Score43.1
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#4

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY 59.7 miles from Olean BOC Score52.1
Published tuition$6,100 - $12,475
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#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 60.8 miles from Olean BOC Score74.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Olean

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.

Olean at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,798Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Cattaraugus County800 workers, 66 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Olean, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Olean. The closest is Alfred University in Alfred, NY (35.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University at Buffalo (60.8 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 Olean workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Olean?

Jamestown, NY is 41.3 miles from Olean 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 Olean an affordable place to study counseling?

Olean’s median household income of $47,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olean 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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