Chemeketa Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Keizer, OR (2026)
Keizer, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $50,556 per year for indexed programs. Keizer has a population of about 39,013. Median household income is $81,217 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $110,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Keizer
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Keizer. Distances are calculated from Keizer 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 Keizer. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Corban University
Published tuition$37,208 - $50,556
Online programsYes
George Fox University
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Online programsYes
Portland Community College
Published tuition$5,040 - $17,271
Online programsYes
Lewis & Clark College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Keizer
Keizer is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $78,870 | Salem, OR | $76,129 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $75,510 | Salem, OR | $72,886 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,520 | OR statewide | $88,340 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $56,170 | Salem, OR | $54,218 |
| Counselor, All Other | $78,750 | OR statewide | $76,014 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $110,210 | Salem, OR | $106,380 |
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.
Keizer at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,013 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,217 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Marion County | 8,592 workers, 1,118 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Keizer-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Salem, OR – 5.5 mi away (256,175 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 12.9 mi away (35,007 pop)
- McMinnville, OR – 16.5 mi away (41,998 pop)
- Newberg, OR – 21.3 mi away (28,516 pop)
- Wilsonville, OR – 24.6 mi away (23,768 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Keizer, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Keizer. The closest is Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis & Clark College (35.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Keizer?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Keizer are: Social and Community Service Manager ($110,210), Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,520), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($78,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Salem instead of Keizer?
Salem, OR is 5.5 miles from Keizer 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 Keizer an affordable place to study counseling?
Keizer’s median household income of $81,217 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keizer 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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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.