Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Provo, UT (2026)
Provo, Utah has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Provo has a population of about 114,303. Median household income is $62,800 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning counseling-related role is Counselor, All Other at a median $93,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Provo
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Provo. Distances are calculated from Provo 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 Provo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Utah Valley University
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University of Utah
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Westminster University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Provo
Provo is part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (BLS area code 39340). 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 | $56,260 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $57,291 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $57,400 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $58,452 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $88,810 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $90,438 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,820 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $40,550 |
| Counselor, All Other | $93,530 | UT statewide | $95,244 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,330 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $80,784 |
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.
Provo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,303 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,800 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Utah County | 9,881 workers, 1,404 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Provo-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Orem, UT – 4.6 mi away (97,499 pop)
- Springville, UT – 5.8 mi away (33,044 pop)
- Spanish Fork, UT – 9.4 mi away (38,861 pop)
- Pleasant Grove, UT – 10.0 mi away (38,756 pop)
- American Fork, UT – 12.2 mi away (28,770 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Provo, UT?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Provo. The closest is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westminster University (37.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Provo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Provo are: Counselor, All Other ($93,530), Marriage and Family Therapist ($88,810), Social and Community Service Manager ($79,330). 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 Orem instead of Provo?
Orem, UT is 4.6 miles from Provo 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 Provo an affordable place to study counseling?
Provo’s median household income of $62,800 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Provo 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.