Best Online Counseling Programs in Everett, WA (2026)

Everett, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Everett has a population of about 111,083. Median household income is $81,502 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $106,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Counseling Schools to Everett

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Everett. Distances are calculated from Everett 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 Everett. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 11.9 miles from Everett BOC Score67.5
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#2

Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA 15.9 miles from Everett BOC Score46.2
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#3

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 17.1 miles from Everett BOC Score68.9
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#4

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA 20.4 miles from Everett BOC Score50.8
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#5

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Kirkland, WA 20.4 miles from Everett BOC Score33.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington counseling page.


Counseling Wages Near Everett

Everett is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$73,580Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$66,229
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$87,280Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$78,560
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,000Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$54,005
Rehabilitation Counselor$58,580Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$52,727
Counselor, All Other$71,650Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$64,491
Social and Community Service Manager$106,400Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$95,770

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.


Everett at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population111,083Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,502Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Snohomish County14,468 workers, 1,024 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Everett, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Everett. The closest is Edmonds College in Lynnwood, WA (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (20.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Everett?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Everett are: Social and Community Service Manager ($106,400), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($87,280), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($73,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lake Stevens instead of Everett?

Lake Stevens, WA is 4.8 miles from Everett 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 Everett an affordable place to study counseling?

Everett’s median household income of $81,502 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Everett 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.