University of Utah
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Holladay, UT (2026)
Holladay, Utah has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Holladay has a population of about 31,236. Median household income is $112,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $87,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Holladay
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Holladay. Distances are calculated from Holladay 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 Holladay. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Westminster University
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Utah Valley University
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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Holladay
Holladay is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $63,100 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $62,537 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $61,240 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $60,694 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $86,550 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $85,778 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,650 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $50,198 |
| Counselor, All Other | $69,780 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $69,158 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $87,360 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $86,581 |
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.
Holladay at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,236 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $112,369 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 57.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Salt Lake County | 16,619 workers, 2,694 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Holladay-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Cottonwood Heights, UT – 3.2 mi away (34,285 pop)
- Murray, UT – 3.5 mi away (49,230 pop)
- Midvale, UT – 4.8 mi away (33,035 pop)
- South Salt Lake, UT – 5.1 mi away (24,630 pop)
- Taylorsville, UT – 6.6 mi away (60,436 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Holladay, UT?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Holladay. The closest is University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (32.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Holladay?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Holladay are: Social and Community Service Manager ($87,360), Marriage and Family Therapist ($86,550), Counselor, All Other ($69,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Cottonwood Heights instead of Holladay?
Cottonwood Heights, UT is 3.2 miles from Holladay 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 Holladay an affordable place to study counseling?
Holladay’s median household income of $112,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holladay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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.