Best Online Counseling Programs in Medford, OR (2026)

Medford, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $30,723 per year for indexed programs. Medford has a population of about 85,794. Median household income is $70,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Medford, OR metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $93,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Medford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling programs near Medford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Medford 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 Medford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR 13.1 miles from Medford BOC Score 45.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,175
Avg net price $16,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 118.5 miles from Medford BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 118.7 miles from Medford BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 155.3 miles from Medford BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Corban University

Salem, OR 176.0 miles from Medford BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 182.3 miles from Medford BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 205.1 miles from Medford BOC Score 62.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR 215.2 miles from Medford BOC Score 65.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,205
Avg net price $36,013/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Counseling Wages Near Medford

Medford is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$68,990Medford, OR$68,037
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$71,340Medford, OR$70,355
Marriage and Family Therapist$91,520OR statewide$90,256
Rehabilitation Counselor$53,150Medford, OR$52,416
Counselor, All Other$78,750OR statewide$77,663
Social and Community Service Manager$93,220Medford, OR$91,933

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.


Medford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population85,794Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Jackson County4,645 workers, 551 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Medford, OR?

Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Medford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Medford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Medford are: Social and Community Service Manager ($93,220), Marriage and Family Therapist ($91,520), Counselor, All Other ($78,750). 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 Ashland instead of Medford?

Ashland, OR is 12.9 miles from Medford 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 Medford an affordable place to study counseling?

Medford’s median household income of $70,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Medford 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 Medford

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.