Best Online Counseling Programs in Schenectady, NY (2026)

Schenectady, New York has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $37,452 to $52,773 per year for indexed programs. Schenectady has a population of about 68,521. Median household income is $56,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $88,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Schenectady

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Schenectady

Schenectady is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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.

Schenectady at a Glance

Other Schenectady-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Albany, NY – 11.5 mi away (596,419 pop)
• Troy, NY – 13.6 mi away (49,702 pop)
• Amsterdam, NY – 16.4 mi away (21,351 pop)
• Saratoga Springs, NY – 19.8 mi away (66,945 pop)
• Gloversville, NY – 27.2 mi away (27,872 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Schenectady, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Schenectady. The closest is Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, NY (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Empire State University (20.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Schenectady?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Schenectady are: Social and Community Service Manager ($88,410), Marriage and Family Therapist ($73,160), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($62,920). 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 Albany instead of Schenectady?

Albany, NY is 11.5 miles from Schenectady 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 Schenectady an affordable place to study counseling?

Schenectady’s median household income of $56,398 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schenectady 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.