Best Counseling Schools Near Hermiston, OR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hermiston, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning counseling-related role is Marriage and Family Therapist at a median $91,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Hermiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Hermiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hermiston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Hermiston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 151.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Western States

Portland, OR 160.3 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,382
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Seminary

Portland, OR 161.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR 165.5 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,205
Avg net price $36,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Portland State University

Portland, OR 165.7 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 181.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 188.6 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Corban University

Salem, OR 190.1 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,917
Avg net price $28,035/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Counseling Wages Near Hermiston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor $74,590
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor $66,690
Marriage and Family Therapist $91,520
Rehabilitation Counselor $54,970
Counselor, All Other $78,750
Social and Community Service Manager $87,010

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.

Hermiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,128 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Counseling-related employment in Umatilla County 1,321 workers, 287 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Hermiston, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Hermiston. The closest is Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, WA (51.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yakima Valley College (79.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Oregon are: Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,520), Social and Community Service Manager ($87,010), Counselor, All Other ($78,750). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study counseling?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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Other Programs Available in Hermiston

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hermiston:

Data verified: September 6, 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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