Best Online Counseling Programs in Ellensburg, WA (2026)

Ellensburg, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Ellensburg has a population of about 18,913. Median household income is $49,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $103,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Ellensburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Ellensburg. Distances are calculated from Ellensburg city center.

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

Counseling Wages Near Ellensburg

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.

Ellensburg at a Glance

Other Ellensburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Yakima, WA – 28.2 mi away (133,687 pop)
• Wenatchee, WA – 31.1 mi away (71,426 pop)
• Moses Lake, WA – 60.5 mi away (36,662 pop)
• Snoqualmie, WA – 70.7 mi away (25,455 pop)
• Maple Valley, WA – 74.3 mi away (25,698 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Ellensburg, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Ellensburg. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Highline College (86.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Washington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($103,000), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($82,670), Counselor, All Other ($69,530). Wages for Ellensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Yakima instead of Ellensburg?

Yakima, WA is 28.2 miles from Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg an affordable place to study counseling?

Ellensburg’s median household income of $49,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ellensburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.